IFRS 9 ECL Operations Manager

Virgin Money UK
London
1 month ago
Applications closed

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Business Unit:Finance
Salary range:up to circa £66,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits
Location:Hybrid - 1 day per week at one of our local HUBs
Contract type: Permanent

Our Team

Financial Data & Analytics owns many existing data-led production processes and is establishing a centre of excellence to enhance the use of data within Finance. Within the Operations team you'll help to drive continuous improvement and have the chance to bring new ways of working to life within the team.

What you'll be doing

  • Looking after a small team of highly skilled technical analysts
  • Leading the delivery and execution of an increasing set of operational processes and procedures
  • Managing the delivery and implementation of change in a controlled environment into a Production centre of excellence.
  • Creating a culture of data quality excellence that can be cascaded into the wider FD&A and Finance functions.
  • Working with external audit teams and colleagues across oversight teams to evidence the quality of change implemented within the IFRS9 ECL calculator.
  • Deputising for the Senior Manager, Analytics, in cross-bank collaborations.

We need you to have

  • Proven experience of working with a data-focused language (so R, SAS, Matlab, SQL, Python). We use SAS but we don't need you to be a SAS guru if you can code in something else.
  • An understanding of how to control change. Our processes are continually evolving and improving, but this needs to be done in a controlled way.
  • Prior experience of credit risk or financial risk regulation and data - or something similar. It will be a very sharp learning curve but we can help with this.
  • Previous experience leading a team and how to integrate plans with peers.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder management at all levels including senior management & leadership.

It's a bonus if you have but not essential

  • Experience managing and coaching technical colleagues
  • Experience of IFRS9 ECL and/or AIRB RWA
  • Credit risk modelling exposure - how models work and how they sometimes don't.

Red Hot Rewards

  • Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more.
  • Up to five extra paid well-being days per year.
  • 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
  • Market-leading pension.
  • Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
  • Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.

And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one.

Feeling insatiably curious about this role?If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out.

We're all about helping youLive a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you.

Be yourself at Virgin Money

Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team

Now the legal bit

Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.

If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references.

Advertised:07 Mar 2025 GMT Standard Time
Applications close:21 Mar 2025 GMT Standard Time

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