Financial Crime Lead Data Specialist

Yorkshire Building Society
Reference: EB92151

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Crime Lead Data Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading data analysis initiatives aimed at identifying, mitigating, and preventing financial crimes such as fraud, money laundering, and cybercrime. You will work closely with various departments to ensure that our data-driven strategies are aligned with regulatory requirements and best practices. This position requires a keen analytical mindset, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of financial crime trends and data analytics tools.

Your primary duties will include developing and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance our financial crime risk assessment processes. You will analyze large datasets to detect suspicious patterns and anomalies, provide insights for investigations, and support the design of effective reporting mechanisms. Additionally, you will lead a team of data analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring that team members are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge. Collaborating with compliance and operational teams, you will contribute to the design of risk policies and procedures that safeguard the organization against financial crime threats.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in finance, data science, or a related field, along with a minimum of five years of experience in financial crime analytics or a similar domain. Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, or R is essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex data in a clear, actionable manner are also required. If you are passionate about using data to combat financial crime and are ready to take on a leadership role, we encourage you to apply and make a significant impact in our organization.

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Bradford

Permanent

Yorkshire Building Society

Added 22/12/2025
Reference: EB92151

Financial Crime Lead Data Specialist

Bradford
Permanent
Yorkshire Building Society

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