Manager - Financial Modelling - #1703934

Are you a passionate about making a difference, using your technical skills collaboratively to deliver real change? If so, we may have the role for you!

We are thrilled to announce a fixed term contract opportunity for a Financial Modelling Manager to join our team in Financial Modelling. In this role, you’ll build and maintain Asset and Liability Management (ALM) models as well as models used for planning and pricing across Finance.

The role is available for either - 3 months full time (35 hours per week) or 6 months part time (17.5 hours per week)

This is backfill for project work, so the role may be tailored to the successful candidate's interests within the Financial Modelling team. It’s an exciting time to join, as the Society embarks on an ambitious growth plan, Financial Modelling will be at the heart of enabling that growth through transforming the Finance Modelling landscape.

This is a hybrid role; remote working and a small amount of onsite presence in our central Leeds office.

About the role

As Financial Modelling Manager, you’ll -

• Design, develop and deliver new models or model redevelopments to support the Society’s Finance teams (including ALM, financial planning and pricing)




• Ensure robust controls and comprehensive documentation exists




• Work with the users to support appropriate model use and understanding of controls

About you

What will you bring to the role?

• Proven experience working with ALM models within financial services and forecasting the balance sheet including knowledge of treasury instruments used by financial institutions to manage interest rate risk




• Proven experience of data manipulation and modelling using SQL, Excel and other tools




• Strong communication, engagement and influencing skills - demonstrating the ability to engage at all levels

Desirable skills include

• Knowledge of Treasury Management Systems such as Murex




• Experience of using Python, VBA or other forecasting software




• Knowledge of balance sheet risk metrics and how to model these




• Broader knowledge of financial services and the building society business model

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:

• 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 *******@ybs.co.uk