Senior Risk Analyst – Retail Decision Modelling, Nationwide Building Society

Introduction

We need:
•	A Senior Risk Analyst – Retail Decision Modelling 
•	Based at our Swindon Head Office 
•	Salary: £34,613 – £44,228 a year plus benefits 
•	On a full time, permanent contract

The expanding role of risk management has led Nationwide to invest in the continuous improvement of their retail modelling capability, demonstrating the value it places on advances in this area. 

As part of this investment, a fantastic opportunity has become available to join the Retail Decision Modelling team as a Senior Risk Analyst, responsible for the development and maintenance of Retail Decision Scorecards covering the full member lifecycle. 

The role will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to be involved in detailed analysis and development of Application, Behavioural, Affordability and Collections models to provide recommendations and solutions that deliver real benefits to stakeholders and members alike.


Who we’re looking for

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to:
•	Have experience in risk modelling, with an ability to apply different modelling techniques;
•	Have a good understanding of risk management practices;
•	Have an aptitude for working with data, generating insight and providing recommendations;
•	Be a highly motivated and industrious individual capable of working on a combination of different activities;
•	Have good written, verbal and influencing skills;
•	Have a strong quantitative degree from Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance or a related subject;
•	Have experience in statistical model development, or use of analytical tools such as SAS;
•	A good understanding of Retail Banking portfolios is desirable, as is experience with line management.


What you’ll be doing

Under the guidance of a Modelling Manager, you will be responsible for developing, obtaining sign-off, implementing and monitoring scorecards within our suite of decision models.  You will also be involved in coaching and leading analysts within the team to help develop the next generation of modellers and ensure best in class modelling practice and knowledge sharing across the team. 

The role will involve communicating the performance of models to the wider business, working with stakeholders to ensure that models are effectively implemented, as well as working closely with model reviewers including internal oversight, audit and regulators to ensure model development processes are robust and effective.


The extras you’ll get 

If you put a lot in, it’s only fair you should get a lot out. So if you help us do the right thing for our customers, we’ll help further your career at Nationwide. As well as your salary, there’s life assurance, a pension and a recognition and rewards scheme. We think it’s a great place to work, and we’re not afraid of giving you praise when you’ve done well.


Why work for us

At Nationwide we’re here for our members and we put their needs first in everything we do. And now, more than ever, two things are helping us go from strength to strength: we put our customers first, and we’re known for being open, honest and trustworthy.

We’re also the world’s largest building society, with communities at the heart of everything we do. We aim to do the right thing for our members which helps set us apart from our competitors. But we need good people to help us do it. People who understand what we believe in, and have the talent and drive to keep us successful.


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