Join us as a Behavioural Risk Graduate

This tailored graduate scheme offers a fully funded part-time masters in a Behavioural Science related course, while working in a fast-paced and varied role where you can apply your academic learnings in a real-world setting
You’ll be using behavioural science theory and research methods to provide novel, impactful, and rigorous insights to reduce the risk of poor outcomes for our customers, colleagues and bank
It’s an opportunity to learn how to use applied empirical science methods to analyse large datasets such as using Python on cloud-based software, as well as workflow management technology
This job does not meet Skilled Worker visa sponsorship requirements

What you'll do

As a Behavioural Risk Graduate, you’ll be supporting and collaborating with your colleagues to deliver behavioural risk reviews. This’ll involve supporting on the design and delivery of primary or secondary research, triangulating across different data sources and linking research with the behavioural science theory to form a conclusion.

We’ll look to you to keep up to date with the latest insights and methodological developments in behavioural science and contribute to the continuous improvement of your team's evidence base, methods, and approaches.

You’ll also be:

Supporting the elements of a regular or complex audit engagement
Contributing to the continuous monitoring of behavioural risk and assisting with the running of a high-performing and innovative team
Using internal audit tools and resources to monitor and track reviews
Acting as an ambassador for Internal Audit, helping to build on the reputation and integrity of the function
Effectively sharing knowledge across the function in relation to specific engagements

The skills you'll need

To join us in this role, you’ll need a good understanding of behavioural science literature and theory, and its practical application to real world problems. You’ll demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and passion for behavioural science.

You’ll need to hold or be working towards completing an undergraduate degree in a behavioural science related discipline, such as Psychology, Behavioural Science or Behavioural Economics.

Furthermore, you’ll bring:

Experience of undertaking primary and secondary project research, such as designing and delivering online, field, or lab-based behavioural experiments
The ability to synthesise different primary and secondary data sources, and theories to provide behavioural analysis of potential problems
Good interpersonal skills
A drive and enthusiasm to develop your skill set and innovate
An openness to working in a risk or regulatory context
The ability to apply behavioural science to consumer financial decision-making

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