You'll be responsible for providing testing and assurance that controls are designed effectively, operating as intended, and delivering the outcomes needed to manage risk across the Society. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll develop and execute a structured programme of control testing and assurance activity, helping drive a robust and continuously improving control environment.
You will create and deliver a risk-based testing plan that provides assurance over the effectiveness of key controls across the function. This will involve assessing both the design and operation of controls, identifying improvement opportunities, challenging where appropriate, and providing practical recommendations that strengthen risk management capabilities.
Working with a high degree of independence, supported by key stakeholders across the business, you'll engage with senior leaders across Credit Risk, Prudential Risk Oversight and Enterprise Risk Management, building strong relationships and providing credible insight and constructive challenge. You'll also represent Credit Risk in governance forums and periodically present findings and recommendations to senior Risk Committees.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical Credit Risk expertise with hands‑on assurance, controls testing or risk oversight experience.
You’ll bring:
- Previous experience working in a Credit Risk team, and a strong understanding of risk and control frameworks and control design principles.
- Experience undertaking controls testing, assurance reviews, risk assessments, and providing meaningful, evidence‑based conclusions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence influencing and challenging senior stakeholders.
- Experience presenting findings, recommendations and assurance outcomes to senior committees or governance forums.
- The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a complex stakeholder environment.
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 to discuss this during the recruitment process.
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 toward 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.
Credit Risk Controls and Assurance Lead • Broad Gate Offices, 1 Broad Gate, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8EQ
Credit Risk Controls And Assurance Lead in Ledston employer: Yorkshire Building Society
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Yorkshire Building Society Recruitment Team
