Behavioural Risk Auditor, Graduate Scheme Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive.
This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.
Join us as a Behavioural Risk Auditor in our new Behavioural Risk Graduate Scheme
- Specialising in Behavioural Risk, you’ll be contributing to the independent assessment of our customer journeys and outcomes through a risk lens on reviews
- This is a tailored graduate scheme role, that includes the completion of 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 insights and research methods to provide impactful, insightful, and rigorous insights to reduce the risk of poor outcomes for our customers and bank
What you'll do
As a Behavioural Risk Auditor, 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 the behavioural science literature and theory and practical application to real world problems. You’ll demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and passion for behavioural science, and you’ll also hold a degree in a social science discipline, such as Psychology, Cognitive Science or Economics.
Furthermore, you’ll bring:
- Experience undertaking primary and secondary project research, such as designing and delivering qualitative or quantitative research
- The ability to synthesise different primary and secondary data sources, and theories to provide behavioural analysis of potential problems
- Experience or knowledge of working in a risk or regulatory context
- Good interpersonal skills
- A drive and enthusiasm to develop your skill set and innovate
- The ability to apply behavioural science to consumer financial decision-making
If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or if you’re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help.
