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OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those without previous financial services experience. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement. We value different perspectives and are committed to creating an open and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and develop.

Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job may not always be available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider them on an individual basis.

Join the Close Brothers Risk Team where you will be responsible for identifying, validating and querying disparate datasets generated from a diverse range of business systems and operational processes.

You will work with the Customer Resolutions team and use your time management and organisational skills to determine the quality of existing data, its use in existing processes and how this data needs to be extracted, transformed and used in new processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for small-scale changes and assists with more complex change initiatives.
• Follows agreed standards and applies appropriate techniques to elicit and document detailed requirements. Provides constructive challenge to stakeholders as required. Reviews requirements for errors and omissions.
• Devises and implements master data management processes for specific subsets of data.
• Applies standard data modelling and design techniques based upon a detailed understanding of requirements.
• Develops acceptance criteria related to functional and non-functional requirements, business processes, features, user stories and business rules.
• Deals with problems and issues, managing resolutions, corrective actions, lessons learned, and the collection and dissemination of relevant information.

You will bring experience and skills such as:

• Approaching problems systematically and objectively, analyses facts and evaluates options, draws sound conclusions
• Building long lasting relationships with both internal and external customers
• Collaborating openly and effectively across functions to deliver change
• Possessing an excellent attention to detail and remaining focused and calm under pressure
• Presenting insight to and communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders including senior management
• Experience with reporting and data visualisation tools such as Business Objects and Tableau

It would be helpful, but not essential, if you also have/can:

• An ability to role model a genuine drive for improvement and encourages others to drive for excellence
• Demonstrate a high level of creativity, drive, innovation and initiative; a self-starter with a constant desire to learn
• Identify dependencies and risks across multiple projects / delivery streams
• Competency in the use of advanced analytics tools / languages e.g. SAS, Python, Alteryx
• Previous experience working in a business intelligence / analytics environment

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

About us:

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work and personal commitments, and in this role, you will be able to enjoy hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 2,600 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Find out about careers at Close Brothers: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

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https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

Find out about our commitment to an inclusive work environment:

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The company

Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 2,600 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
• Retail: Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates.
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers, we help people and businesses thrive over the long term. Our cultural attributes of Expertise, Service and Relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.

Benefits

Private medical

Discounted health checks

Stakeholder pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Purchase additional holiday