Senior risk and control analyst

About the role

The Senior Risk & Control Analyst role sits within the Business Banking Business Controls team and supports the ongoing identification, understanding and management of risks and controls across the Business Banking business.

You will use data, management information and insight to support a clear view of the risk and control environment, helping to identify emerging themes and areas for improvement. Working closely with Risk & Control Specialists and Managers, you will contribute to effective risk management by supporting reporting, analysis and the continuous development of the Business Banking risk profile.

This role provides a strong foundation in risk and control practices while building knowledge of Business Banking processes, products and regulatory expectations.

Hybrid working

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. You will spend at least two days per week, or if part‑time 40% of your working time, based at either our London or Northampton office. If you are aligned to our Glasgow hub, you will regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events, anticipated to be weekly.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll produce and maintain management information and reporting to support risk and control oversight. You’ll analyse data to identify trends, themes and potential control weaknesses, turning that insight into clear reporting for senior stakeholders and helping to drive timely action plans. You’ll support the continuous improvement of the Business Banking risk profile by documenting risk assessments, controls, events and issues. You’ll build effective working relationships with key stakeholders across Business Banking and the second and third lines of defence to support the management of a complex and evolving risk profile.

About you

• Exceptional analytical skills, with experience using data and MI to identify themes, issues and actions, and to produce clear reporting
• The ability to engage, influence and present to stakeholders at different levels of seniority, including communicating complex topics in simple language
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and control environments within regulated environments
• Understanding of regulatory and business practices relating to at least one lending product or the ability to build this quickly
• A collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills and curiosity to understand how business activities and portfolios operate in practice

The extras you’ll get

• Access to private medical insurance
• Access to a highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement
• Access to an annual performance‑related bonus
• Training and development to help you progress your career
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death
• Wellhub – access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

Note: If you are successful in securing this role, the job title on our internal systems will be Risk and Control Analyst.