Risk Analyst – Non-Financial Risk Reporting Oversight & Governance

Santander

Risk Analyst strengthening non-financial risk reporting and governance for Santander’s UK banking business. Analysing risk data, monitoring appetite and improving controls through automation and AI.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £37,762 - £56,642 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis and risk management, with a strong ability to produce clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data manipulation and presentation, while ensuring compliance with risk frameworks and governance standards.

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Data AnalysisRisk ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Data ExtractionData ValidationThematic AnalysisRisk FrameworksControl AssessmentData VisualizationAutomationArtificial IntelligenceReportingTrend Identification

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingClear CommunicationAttention to DetailGood JudgementTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365HeraclesMicroStrategyQlikView

Certifications & Qualifications

Risk Management QualificationData Analysis Qualification

Industry Keywords

Risk AppetiteGovernanceRegulated EnvironmentInternal Control ProfileCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Extract, validate, interrogate and analyse data from multiple risk and reporting systems to identify trends, emerging risks, control weaknesses and areas requiring management attention
Undertake thematic analysis across divisions, domains and non-financial risk types
Translate complex information into clear, evidence-based risk insight and recommendations
Produce management information, data visualisations and presentation materials for senior governance, including potential Executive Committee or Board-level reporting
Coordinate risk appetite monitoring, validate metric submissions and identify positions outside agreed risk appetite
Review Internal Control Profile information and support appropriate next steps and governance reporting
Apply risk frameworks, policies and standards when undertaking monitoring, analysis and reporting
Challenge potential gaps or non-compliance and provide evidence-based feedback
Support risk governance through risk packs, meeting materials, action tracking, agenda planning, terms of reference and meeting minutes
Improve risk reporting and analysis through data, automation, artificial intelligence and Microsoft 365 capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience analysing complex data to identify trends, themes, issues, risks and meaningful insights
Experience working with risk, controls, governance, reporting or similar data in a regulated or complex environment
Experience producing management information and presentation materials for senior stakeholders
Experience coordinating data inputs, investigating gaps and following up actions with stakeholders
Experience applying policies, standards or frameworks when reviewing risk, control or reporting information
Equivalent relevant experience and demonstrable capability may be considered in place of a formal qualification
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including analysing and manipulating data, reconciling information and producing clear analytical outputs
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills, including creating concise and effective presentation materials from complex analysis
Ability to extract and analyse information from multiple systems and data sources
Ability to interpret data against policies, standards and risk frameworks
Excellent analytical thinking
Clear and confident communication
Effective stakeholder management
Strong attention to detail and focus on data quality, accuracy, completeness and consistency
Good judgement and ability to escalate when appropriate
Ability to manage competing priorities and recurring deadlines
Preferred: experience with risk appetite, internal control assessments, risk reporting, attestations or certifications
Preferred: experience using Santander systems, particularly Heracles, MicroStrategy and QlikView Risk Appetite Statement reporting
Preferred: experience improving processes through automation or artificial intelligence
Preferred: relevant qualification in risk management, data analysis or a related discipline

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellbeing partners across physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing
Access to wellbeing apps
Discounted gym and fitness access
Weekly online classes
Flexible healthcare and mental health support
Enhanced family leave
Childcare options
Tailored wellbeing support
Volunteering opportunities
Global growth opportunities across Santander’s international network
Competitive rewards