Yorkshire Building Society Group

Are you passionate about building a strong risk culture? We are seeking a technical expert in risk and control testing to perform control testing activities within our First Line Controls Centre of Excellence. This role will focus on evaluating and strengthening our control environment across operational risk, change risk, and conduct risk areas. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that risks are managed effectively and remain within our risk appetite. You'll be responsible for performing control testing activities and supporting the business in developing and enhancing its approach to risk and controls. This role is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract. About the Role Perform Independent Control Testing: Evaluate the effectiveness of our control environment through independent testing of our material and key controls. Identify Root Causes and Support Action Plans: Help identify root causes of control weaknesses or failures and support the development of appropriate remediation actions. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with colleagues and senior managers to identify systemic issues and develop practical improvements. Enhance the Control Environment: Provide insight and recommendations to strengthen and mature the control framework, supporting continuous improvement across the business. About You Experience in Risk Areas: You will have experience in one or more of the following areas: operational risk (e.g. IT, cyber security, data, AI, business continuity, payments, health and safety, financial crime, third party risk management), change risk, or conduct risk. Experience across multiple areas would be advantageous. Control Testing Expertise: Experience performing control testing independently, including tests of design, implementation, and operating effectiveness. Understanding of Risk Management: Good understanding of risk management concepts and control frameworks within a financial services environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Comfortable working with stakeholders, including Senior Manager level, to discuss practical findings and improvements. Organisation and Flexibility: Able to manage multiple pieces of work simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines. 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 we 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 to 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 Holly Gallagher at Please note: This advert will close 23rd March