Data Analyst

Yorkshire Building Society
Leeds
6 days ago
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An opportunity has arisen for a passionate & experiencedData Analystto join the Balance Sheet Data Science (BSDS) team at YBS as part of the wider Treasury division. BSDS is YBS’s first Data Science team and is responsible for modelling customer behaviour to inform commercial decision-making and balance sheet risk management. This is an exciting chance to get involved at the start of our Data Science journey and play an integral part in driving the growth of the business. The team is on an ambitious journey to transform the way we gain insight for the business and explore new ways of working and modelling techniques, including the adoption of machine learning.


This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about data science and use it as a stepping stone to transition from a Data Analyst to a Data Scientist. You will work alongside talented data science professionals, enhancing your coding skills and learning from peers as you collaborate on projects that are critical to the success of the business. Our team encourages an environment of learning and growth, where you will have the support and resources to develop your skills and advance your career.


This is a hybrid role with remote working plus one day per week (Tuesday) in our central Leeds offices.


About the role


  • Model Monitoring: utilise visualisation tools to monitor and evaluate the performance of various models, ensuring accuracy and reliability

  • Assumptions Ownership: leverage model outputs and subject matter expert knowledge to inform assumptions for savings behaviours

  • Stakeholder Engagement: collaborate with a range of teams and departments, ensuring effective communication

  • Business Insight: develop awareness and understanding of savings behaviours through ad-hoc requests and regular reporting, with insights tailored to a range of audiences

  • Process Improvement: regularly seek opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the team


About you


  • Experience in practical data analysis and reporting

  • Knowledge of statistical software packages such as Python or R

  • Delivery focused, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

  • The ability to translate complex and technical concepts for a diverse audience

  • Experience in developing and maintaining statistical models

  • Desirable skills include knowledge of the Financial Services industry (ideally Savings),familiarity with database querying languages such as SQL and an understanding of data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI


About us


At YBS we dont 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:


  • 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, apply now to send us your application.


Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel on


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