We are looking for a Financial Risk Specialist!

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic financial institution? Dudley Building Society is actively seeking a talented individual to join our dedicated Risk and Compliance team. As a Financial Risk Specialist, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and challenging the effective management of financial risks to include interest rate, liquidity, funding, capital, treasury credit, business and model risks along with the associated regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.

We can provide full training and support for anyone who is new to these areas and wanting to develop their skills and experience.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the risk management policies and processes of the Treasury team relating to interest rate, liquidity, funding, capital, treasury credit and model risks, including reviewing risk reporting.
• Delivering the agreed programme of oversight reviews to ensure financial risks are being appropriately managed, processes are adequately controlled, and policies are being correctly applied.
• Reviewing policy exceptions and proposed policy changes from Treasury.
• Reviewing the Corporate Plan (including reforecasts), to check calculations for numerical accuracy and the correct application of assumptions.
• Reviewing the Capital Adequacy Assessment (ICAAP), Liquidity Adequacy Assessment (ILAAP) & Recovery Plan to ensure they are consistent with Corporate Plan, compliant with regulatory expectations, numerically accurate, and have the correct application of assumptions & methodology which are properly disclosed and reasonable.
• Reviewing higher risk regulatory returns to ensure that they are materially accurate, completed and on time and have been prepared in accordance with agreed assumptions.
• Understanding the impact of forthcoming changes to regulations and the external environment on the Society’s financial risks
• Effectively collaborating with other areas of Governance, Risk & Compliance, in particular operational risk, credit risk, compliance and governance.

What we're looking for:

• Strong understanding of savings and mortgage products and the business model for a deposit taker and mortgage lender.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail to maintain a high level of accuracy with an analytical mindset.
• Strong organisation and planning skills; you'll need to love spinning lots of plates.
• Advanced understanding of Excel
• Strong numerical skillset: a numerical degree or experience in an analytical role is preferrable, but not essential.

In Return

In return we offer:

• Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (FTE) depending on experience
• Intelligent working practices enabling you to work both at home or in the offices in Brierley Hill - work where best suits your day ahead!
• Basic holiday of 30 days + Bank holidays + Moments that matter days (Think birthdays, weddings + time off to getting the keys to a new house or welcoming a grandchild!)
• Pension contribution of up to 8% of salary
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Full Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare plan covering some of those day-to-day health bills like your dental and optical bills
• Access to our new Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme

Diversity and Inclusion

Our workplace culture respects, welcomes, and supports diversity and inclusion, empowering our People to embrace being a fundamental part of everything we are, and everything we aim to be. We treat everyone with the dignity and kindness they deserve, and strive to encourage and celebrate all the things that make each of us unique.

And that's not all…

We're certified as a Great Place to Work in the UK, and there's a reason for that. Check out our careers page for more information about what it's like to join The Dudley team, who we are, what drives us, and why you should join us.

We are hiring a Telephone Business Development Manager

Do you want to work for a building society that’s going places and build a career in a company that cares about you? If so, then keep reading!

As a Telephone Business Development Manager based in our Head office in Dudley, you will be responsible for creating, managing and developing relationships through proactive telephone contact with intermediaries within your allocated region.

If you have lots of energy, enthusiasm, passionate about learning, and are eager to progress your career then this could be a great role for you.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• To support the Society’s objectives with the generation of high-quality Mortgage Business from mortgage intermediaries.
• To continually ensure the feedback we receive about out proposition is improving. 
• Working closely with the Field Team and Distribution Director to ensure activities and processes are effective and streamlined and packaging is right first time.
• Proactively identify and exploit new opportunities for the development of business, building a portfolio of intermediaries who you will manage.
• Provide insight into intermediary performance on individual broker/firm/packager level, through data analysis.
• Create a plan to identify ways to maximise intermediary usage and help deliver corporate strategy goals.  Understand individual broker/packager value through data analysis and consider how this can align to product offerings.
• Work with the Society’s internal functions to maximise performance.
• Keep up to speed with market changes and consider how it may impact your role and your key deliverables, with a key focus on the intermediary market.  Pro-actively raise considerations linked to corporate strategy and goals.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• A proven track record of achieving / exceeding targets, ideally within the mortgage market is ideal but not essential.
• Strong Communication skills
• A proactive and positive attitude with a keen eye for detail and the ability to think outside the box
• Desire and passion to learn and advance in your career

Why Dudley Building Society

At Dudley Building Society we are a growing company, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to a customer-centric culture. We are dedicated to delivering the best possible experience to our customers at every stage of their homeownership journey. Working with us means engaging in impactful work, where your role directly contributes to turning dreams into reality.

Moreover, we understand the importance of personal and professional growth, offering you opportunities to unlock your potential and chart your path to success.

Our modern and inclusive workspace fosters an environment that celebrates diversity, creating a space where you can thrive. Join our supportive team, where we not only recognize your unique strengths but also deeply value your contributions to our shared success. Dudley Building Society is not just a workplace; it's a community where your aspirations are nurtured and your dedication is rewarded.

In Return we offer:

• 35 hours a week contract
• Salary £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Basic holiday of 30 days holiday + birthday day off + bank holidays
• Moments that matter days (weddings + time off for getting the keys to a new house or welcoming a grandchild!)
• Pension contribution of up to 8% of salary
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Full Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare plan covering some of those day-to-day health bills like your dental and optical bills
• Opportunities for hybrid working arrangements
• Access to our new Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme!

If this role is something you would be interested in, please continue to our Careers page at Dudleybuildingsociety.co.uk

Diversity and Inclusion

Our workplace culture respects, welcomes, and supports diversity and inclusion, empowering our People to embrace being a fundamental part of everything we are, and everything we aim to be. We treat everyone with the dignity and kindness they deserve, and strive to encourage and celebrate all the things that make each of us unique.