Risk Analyst in Swindon

This is a great opportunity for a Risk Analyst to join our Measurement, Commercial and Treasury Credit Risk team. The team covers a span of accountabilities including governance for data in the Credit Risk data domain, Credit Risk and financial controls, regulatory and critical reporting, calculation of IFRS9 provision, and stress testing & forecasting for capital requirements.

This Risk Analyst role will play a key part in the Data Governance Team for our Credit Reference Agency data, with emphasis on developing data governance maturity for the area through the embedding of the Enterprise Data Governance Framework. You'll play a key role in developing and maintaining data quality for Nationwide's data shared between Nationwide and external credit reference agencies and supporting the wider team with data disputes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has an analytical mindset, is conscious of the importance of data accuracy and controls and is keen to develop their technical skills and Credit Risk knowledge. We are happy to consider flexible working approaches to help you perform at your best. 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, Bournemouth, Northampton or Wakefield office.

Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of a Risk Manager, you'll primarily be responsible for executing our processes to evaluate data quality and compiling the results into reports.
• As part of our processes for sharing the data with our stakeholders, you'll be investigating any data issues found and raising them with the appropriate teams for resolution.
• The job isn't just producing the outputs though. When we get feedback, we need to adjust our processes to suit, so you'll also be involved in designing and updating data quality rules using SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Viya, with the potential to gain experience in some of the new data governance tools being introduced within the society.

Qualifications:

• Experience of coding and/or analytical tools such as SAS/SQL; SAS coding experience will be preferred but we would encourage anyone with an aptitude for coding to apply.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, you'll be confident with vlookups, pivot tables and formulas.
• Highly numerate and have experience of analysing and interpreting data.
• Able to support the production of high-quality outputs that provide clear insight.
• A passion for digging into issues and looking for a cause and resolution.
• Able to demonstrate a logical approach to performing a task, whilst paying attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated, with an ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, pro rata.
• Access to private medical insurance.
• A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement.
• Access to an annual performance‑related bonus.
• Training and development to help you progress your career.
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death.
• Wellhub – access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness.
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year.