At Yorkshire Building Society, we’re proud to be a mutual organisation that puts people firstour customers, our communities, and our colleagues. We’re growing, trusted, and committed to making a real difference to real lives. Now, we’re looking for a curious, motivated Market Risk Analyst to join our Treasury team and help shape the future of our balance sheet.
Whether you’re a recent graduate ready to launch your career or an analyst looking to deepen your impact, this role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and grow in a supportive environment.
This role will be based in our Leeds Head Office with working from home capability.
What You’ll Do
As a Market Risk Analyst, you’ll play a key role in managing and reporting on our market risk positions. You’ll help us understand how changes in financial markets affect our mortgage, savings, and treasury decisionsand you’ll be part of the team that helps us respond.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting internal and regulatory market risk reporting
* Helping develop hedging strategies for fixed-rate mortgages and savings products
* Monitoring market risk appetite metrics and contributing to MI and regulatory submissions
* Interpreting changes in risk frameworks and regulations, and applying best practice
* Building strong knowledge of our balance sheet and risk profile
* Championing a positive risk culture across the organisation
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:
* Recent graduates with a passion for finance, risk, or economics (training provided!)
* Current analysts with experience in market risk, treasury, or financial reporting
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
* Are comfortable with analytical tools like Excel and communication platforms like Outlook and Teams
* Have an interest in financial markets and risk management
* Enjoy solving problems and working with data
* Can manage deadlines and communicate clearly with stakeholders
* Pay attention to detail and bring a proactive, improvement-focused mindset
If you’re ready to start or grow your career in market riskand want to do it somewhere that values people over profitwe’d love to hear from you.
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
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 were 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, click apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact careers@ybs.co.uk
Please note: this advert will close 10th November