Financial Crime Systems, Threat and MI Manager

At YBS, we’re here to do what’s right. Not just for our members who use our savings and mortgage products, but for our communities, our society, and our world. And it all begins with our people. We’ve created the kind of workplace where you can make a difference. It’s somewhere you can put purpose ahead of profit. Where you can balance commerciality with conscience. Where you can focus on growing, developing, learning, and progressing. Where you can be your best. And where you can do the right thing - for you, your career, and your future.

We are looking for an experienced Financial Crime Systems, Threat & MI Manager to join a new evolving team, who can help to shape, grow and bring something new to our Financial Crime journey!

About this role

• You will be responsible for the Society’s Financial Crime systems supporting the YBS Financial Crime Risk Management Framework & broader Society FC controls through a combination of advanced data mining, advanced statistical analytics, threat intelligence and financial crime risk model development.
• You will own the design, delivery and implementation of robust and fully optimised quality and effectiveness control testing to deliver the highest standards of oversight, compliance and control through FC systems technology.
• You will be responsible for developing a cohesive and inclusive solution that can be flexible to changing requirements.
• You will also design and execute quarterly and annual reviews of the Systems Oversight Activity Plan to reflect changing priorities and emerging risks, issues and change controls to mitigate risks.
• You will be accountable for ensuring that pro-active and effective frameworks and solutions are in place across FC Systems, Threat Intelligence coordination and utilisation.
• You will deliver and disseminate regular analysis and MI across the FC operational activities and provide insights and risk data based upon internal and industry information to better equip YBS to manage its FC risk effectively both through process and technology.

About You

• Committed to producing high-level product overviews, analytics and MI across the FC arena.
• Working knowledge of FC systems Actimise, SAS SQL Business objects Power Console, Tableau etc.
• Subject matter expertise in financial crime risk including experience of AML, KYC, Sanctions and Fraud retail banking products and the UK regulatory environment.
• Strong Product management experience within a FS environment.
• Sound knowledge FC regulations, trends and threats in the FC arena.
• A self-starter and a strong & effective leader of people.

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility

We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development

We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

• Holiday: You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus: At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension: We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up to 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare: Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits: When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Next Steps

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Tazafia Mahmood on tmahmood@ybs.co.uk. This advert will close on 29th June 2025.