Office for National Statistics Graduate Scheme – Risk Analyst In Edinburgh

Overview

Position Title: Risk Analyst

Company:  Office for National Statistics

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Job Description:

It’s important to us to make sure we bring the best talent to our business, regardless of characteristics such as race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or social background. Our focus on diversity and inclusion is a key part of how we support and develop the people who work here. It helps us build a stronger culture where no matter what background you come from you feel valued and confident in bringing your whole self to work.

Responsibilities: 

• You’ll be based in Edinburgh/ Bristol/ Gloucester however will work flexibly between home and our office. If working remotely is new to you, don’t worry, we’ll give you the support and equipment you need to get step up, including a company laptop.
• In return we ask that you have a suitable environment to work without distraction and a consistent internet connection (download speed – 10 mbps; upload – 3mbps)
• We have opportunities in either our Model Risk or Model Risk Oversight teams, where our modelling activities cover both Retail and Business Banking customers.
• You’ll be working in the Risk Models Centre of Excellence, where you will develop, monitor and maintain risk models or help provide assurance of our models (IRB, IFRS9, Operational Scorecards and Stress Testing).

Requirements:

• Degree educated within a numeric discipline (e.g. mathematics, operational research, physics)
• Ability to apply numerical techniques to data and interpret trends
• Clear communicator who is able to make complex concepts straightforward
• Experience of retail banking is preferable, as is knowledge of IFRS9.
• Experience with using SAS to produce analytics is preferable.