Financial Crime Analytics Consultant - SQL

The Innovative Analytics team within Financial Crime (FC) Analytics looks at innovating Economic Crime processes using data, technology and streamlining methodologies. The team’s remit spans across all areas of AML, including the Economic Crime Operations, Transaction Monitoring, Screening, Reporting and Customer Risk Assessment. A big part of the role will be working with newly established electronic Identification and Verification (eID&V) technologies, with a focus on the testing and validation of scorecards, rules, and configurations. The work will be project-based, and successful applicants will have a mix of strong technical, problem solving, and change management skills. During a period of change and evolution, we see it as essential to have the right mindset and attitude, so we are looking for someone who enjoys challenges and remains positive whilst navigating through them. The ideal candidate can work proactively and independently, whilst leveraging the expertise and knowledge of other stakeholders, and spot opportunities by understanding the data, systems, and technologies at their disposal. They will need the confidence to then develop, deliver and document these opportunities, tracking benefits and managing BAU support. At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected. For this job you’ll spend at least two days per week, or if part time you’ll spend 40% of your working time, based at either our Swindon or London office. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here . What you’ll be doing Perform reviews of the eID&V scorecards, ensuring they are effectively implemented, and integrate them with other FC controls. Liaise with Financial Crime stakeholders to identify efficiency and effectiveness use cases and connect these with available innovative software for relevant use. Identify emerging and other innovative technology solutions to continually improve functional, reporting, intelligence, and analytics capabilities. Support the development of business cases to drive forward change alongside relevant documentation within governance frameworks. Working alongside data quality and governance specialists to maximise the use of internal and external data, as well as how to monitor and enhance, where possible. Monitor areas of innovation in the financial services industry for proactive financial crime risk identification and ascertain suitability for implementation. About you This is a highly analytical role, and prolific SQL and data analytics skills are a must. Strong problem solving skills with the ability to methodologically and proactively handle open-ended business challenges Working knowledge and understanding of financial crimes systems including KYC, Sanctions, Transaction Monitoring, and Analytics. Experience with eID&V or Credit Reference Bureaus is desirable but not required. Knowledge of data structures associated with financial crimes Proven technical/analytical skills in a relevant role A questioning mindset – a key part of this role will be leading activity focused on understanding current activities and then working with the business to identify how to improve and put in place plans to help them embed this. Experience of standardising development approaches. Collaborative, with strong interpersonal communication skills. Detail-oriented, with the ability to summarise for senior stakeholders. Experience in some of the following technologies: SAS, SQL, Databricks, Python, Power platform Our Customer First behaviours are all about putting customers and members at the heart of how we work together. You can strengthen your application by showing the behaviours that resonate with you, and how you might have already demonstrated these. Say it straight – This is about being honest and direct with good intent and saying what needs to be said in the room. It’s also about being clear, precise, and using language that we and, importantly, our customers and members can understand. Push for better – This is about aiming high and constantly looking for better in how we work together and serve our customers and members. Get it done – This is about prioritising what will have the greatest impact, being decisive and taking accountability for delivering on the end-to-end outcome. We know applying for jobs can sometimes feel like you’re sending an application into a black hole. We review each application individually. So, it’s a good idea to call out your most relevant experience on your application to give yourself the best chance. The extras you’ll get There are all sorts of employee benefits available at Nationwide, including: A personal pension – if you put in 7% of your salary, we’ll top up by a further 16% Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year Life assurance worth 8x your salary A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme Wellhub – Access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness. Access to an annual performance related bonus Access to training to help you develop and progress your career 25 days holiday, pro rata