Operational Risk Business Partner in Leeds

How you'll help us live our purpose

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy a home of their own since 1875. By joining us, you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation. It's a purpose that drives everything we do and one we're proud of. And you can play your part too - join us as an Operational Risk Business Partner reporting into the Operational Risk Lead.

How you'll make a difference

• You'll support the maintenance and delivery of operational risk frameworks, processes and reporting (as an integrated component of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework).
• You will undertake operational risk business partnering arrangements, cultivating effective relationships and networks, escalating issues swiftly whilst delivering operational risk training and awareness material.

What will you bring to the role?

• Be independently minded, analytical and able to challenge constructively and professionally.
• The ability to interface with stakeholders effectively to establish relationships and become a trusted advisor.
• Experience developing and implementing effective risk and control frameworks, aligned with industry good practice.
• Proven experience in financial services, ideally with strong knowledge around savings products and digital channels.
• Experience of undertaking risk assessment / RCSAs across business functions.
• Knowledge of relevant operational risk regulations / requirements.
• Experience of 2nd line incident reporting and analysis to determine root cause and trends.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Experience of operational risk oversight in change / transformation.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or hold an equivalent professional qualification is desirable.
• Understanding of change management (ideally in an oversight capacity) and agile methodology is desirable.

And in return, you'll get the best from us:

• An annual colleague bonus of up to 12%
• Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days each year
• Colleague Mortgage and Saver products
• Electric vehicle scheme/ Cycle to Work scheme
• 2 days' volunteering per year

We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.

Why choose Leeds Building Society? Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises the progress we're making to embed our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we've taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.

Why wait? Apply now. We'd love to hear from you. But don't wait around - we may close the advert early and we'd hate for you to miss out.

Leeds Building Society is devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve. If you'd like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter as we'd like to find out more about the skills and experience that you could bring to the Society. We're committed to supporting you to be at your best and if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments, please reach out to us.