Risk Analyst

The Risk Analyst will assist the Risk Governance & Analytics Manager in ensuring that the UK Region has in place the appropriate Governance framework, Policies and procedures in place to enable decisions to be made by the right people at the right time with the right MI and in a consistently controlled manner. Additionally you will also complete activities in support of all policies owned and managed in UK Risk.,

• Assist the Risk Governance & Analytics Manager with the production of risk reporting to Governance Committees and Senior Management and in testing of internal controls owned by UK Risk.


• Collect data to support the production of risk reporting, in particular for the UK Risk Committee (RiCo) and Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee (ARCC)


• Support the Risk Governance & Analytics Manager and Risk Business Partners in the implementation of the Policies owned by UK Risk


• Administer UK and Group Policy repositories


• Provide MI to monitor Policy renewals and issue reminders to Policy owners (UK Region and at Group level)


• Provide Risk owners with MI when risk appetite metrics are reporting an out of appetite status and assisting Risk Business Partners with co-ordination of actions to remediate where required


• Conduct monitoring outlined in policies and standards owned by UK Risk


• Conduct processes to support Lowell Financial, UK and Group Shared Services to remain compliant with UK Risk owned Policies and Standards


• Support the Risk Team with the production of meeting minutes and action logs and assist with the maintenance of Risk & Controls Self Assessments (RCSAs)


• Assist the Risk Governance & Analytics Manager in producing Risk Profile reports, in response to Malicious Communications and providing oversight of Gifts & Hospitality / Conflicts of Interest.
  
  Experience in a similar position (desirable)


• Experience of working in a financial services environment (desirable)


• Some knowledge of risk management processes


• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with an eye for detail and a high degree of accuracy


• Effective relationship building and stakeholder management skills


• Excellent IT skills, in particular MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint


• Capability of operating in a fast paced and constantly changing landscape


• Excellent skills in multi-tasking and managing priorities


• An approach that is diligent and professional and that engenders trust with others
  
  At Lowell our mission is to make credit work better for all! We buy debts from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors as well as provide collection services for other businesses and we help customers on the path to becoming debt free. We have with a real focus on helping our customers pay off their debts in practical and affordable ways. We do this honestly, ethically and by treating our customers with dignity and respect.


Our focus on sustainability, hybrid working, leadership development and career progression makes working at Lowell a rewarding experience., You'll also have lots of opportunities to make an impact on your personal development. At Lowell we have a big focus on helping our colleagues develop their careers and grow with us, together.

So, whatever your culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, if you're ready to help us make credit work better for all, we think you'll fit right in. Our people are our strength, so we build strong teams thriving with diverse voices, and offer benefits that can keep our people strong., Our people are our greatest asset. That means part of our mission is building a workplace where you can grow with us, and help us go on to make a difference, together.

Together, we go further - and it starts with you. So, if you're interested in adding your voice to our fantastic team of people, take the first step and apply today…


• A competitive salary.


• A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.


• 3% flexible benefits; pick additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether this is extra holiday or dental cover there will be something for you.


• We are committed to a hybrid working environment, where we will ask you to work in our Leeds office, which will be based in Thorpe Park. Our new purpose-built office to support collaborative working and those meaningful moments you'll only get from being in the office.


• Free parking when you are in the office.


• 28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.


• Life assurance


• A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including, self-development opportunities, recognition awards and on-site facilities to support the varying needs of our colleagues.


• Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.


• Job security