Data Risk Analyst

As our Data Office continues to grow and embed data risk across the Society, we have a new opportunity to join us as a Data Risk Analyst on a 12 month basis.

The Data Risk Analyst will support the Data Risk and Controls operating model to monitor the standards, processes, artefacts and governance mechanisms required for effective management of the Society’s risks at functional and category level.

The person in role will monitor risks across the Society and will be the subject matter expert for all Data Risk reporting, providing timely insights against a set of defined Key Risk and Performance Indicators.

Supporting the Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA) for the Data Office, the Data Risk Analyst will also support in producing a monthly dashboard report for the Data Risk Committee, providing accurate and insightful MI.

For this role you’ll have the ability to analyse conflicting information, engage with stakeholders and work on mini projects to deliver risk reduction activities within a fast paced and ever changing environment, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

To be successful in this role it’s essential you have:

• An understanding of risk and controls from a banking environment preferably with a good knowledge of data risk
• Planning and organising skills including project management
• The ability to track and monitor risk reduction plans including controls testing risk policies and frameworks
• Evidence of working with stakeholders at all levels, with the ability to persuade and influence
• Confidence in the use of computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel and 365

Desirable experience will be:

• A data risk background from a data function
• Previous experience of working with internal risk and audit functions
• Experience of significant change and delivery

We’re one of the largest building societies in the UK and we share a mutual goal across our branches and our offices to improve the lives of others.

We’re officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing.

At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of our Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers, and colleagues.

We’re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you’ll build more than just a career with us.

All together, better.

Flexibility and why it matters

We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role. 

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer

We’re proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.

If you would like to opt in to the scheme please contact our recruitment team when you apply via Get in touch - Coventry Building Society (coventrycareers.co.uk)