Financial Crime Operations Optimisation Specialist in Leeds

The Financial Crime team at YBS is continually looking to improve and transform its service provision. In this role you would get to be part of this and help to improve how we protect our customers and colleagues!

We have a 12‑month fixed term contract for a Financial Crime Operations Optimisation Specialist to join our team. If you are looking for a role where the work you do really helps to make a difference, and where you get to work with colleagues across the business then keep reading because this could be for you!

This is a hybrid role, remote working plus 1 day per week in our Bradford office.

Fixed Term Contract 12 months

About the role

• As a Financial Crime Operations Optimisation Specialist you will make sure that service opportunities are maximised and will ensure appropriate controls are in place to maximise operational effectiveness and control
• You’ll identify processes and procedures within Financial Crime that can be improved to increase efficiency/ risk management and implementing these effectively
• You will also provide input for changes, carry out risk assessments and post‑implementation reviews on any changes that have been made
• You’ll support test script writing and user acceptance testing and sign off

About you

• You will have a proven track record of working in financial crime operations and be passionate about driving process improvements
• This is a busy role where you could be managing multiple changes at the same time. You’ll have strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and conflicting priorities. Excellent planning and prioritisation skills are essential
• You’ll have good communication skills and not be afraid to push back or speak up if you do not have capacity to take on more tasks
• A Lean 6 background would be beneficial

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

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• 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 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.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel at careers@ybs.co.uk