Job Description
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Analyst – Stress Testing to join our Balance Sheet Management team. As we navigate a period of significant transformation, this role will be crucial in supporting the ongoing delivery, maintenance, and improvement of stress testing team’s core deliverables across the society.
This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work from home while maintaining an office presence as needed to meet business requirements.
About the role
As Stress Testing Analyst, you'll support with -
1. Production of stress tests across ICAAP, Corporate Planning and Reverse Stress Testing whilst supporting stress outputs for the Society’s recovery plan
2. Production of analytical, MI and reporting outputs, providing support to the Balance Sheet Management, and wider stakeholder groups to support their understanding of stress testing
3. Maintaining stress testing models and providing additional insight/ analytics to support the Society’s cyclical stress processes
4. Working in conjunction with the Group Economist to develop the economic scenarios which are to be used in the firm’s stress tests
5. Development and implementation of the new control framework and other policy developments
About you
What will you bring to the role?
6. Knowledge of stress testing in Financial Services
7. Knowledge of ICAAP Pillar 2B production
8. Good knowledge of Balance Sheet Management principles
9. Strong numeracy and analytical skills
10. A good level of proficiency with Excel
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:
11. Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
12. 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%).
13. Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
14. 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.
15. 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.