Job Description

We're excited to welcome a new Risk Associate to our Enterprise Risk Management Team.


This role offers outstanding exposure to senior leaders across the organisation and access to opportunities that are rarely found elsewhere. You'll be joining a small, like-minded team at the centre of YBS, committed to managing risk and ensuring compliance with our enterprise-wide risk management framework.

About the role

As a Risk Associate you will work with stakeholders across the business giving you great exposure to managers and work that you might not normally get access to in another role or organisation. You will also:

Support the production and delivery of enterprise-wide risk reporting to senior committees including the Executive Risk Committee and Board Risk Committee. Contribute to key reports such as the CRO Report, CEO Report input, Business Control Overlay, Remuneration Scorecard, and the Risk Management Report in the Annual Report and Accounts. Help embed and continuously improve risk reporting across the Society, using data analysis and insights from our risk platform. Assist in the administration of the Society's corporate insurance programme, including annual renewal, claims management, and supplier coordination. Support coordination of the annual risk appetite renewal process. Contribute to business-as-usual activities across the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, including policy governance, risk event and loss reporting, emerging risk identification, and risk appetite monitoring.

About you

We're seeking a candidate with a comprehensive foundation in risk management, ideally complemented by hands-on experience in risk reporting and governance. Success in this role will also require:



Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills A proactive mindset focused on process enhancement and effective framework integration A team-oriented approach with a readiness to contribute across the broader ERM function Excellent analytical capabilities with the ability to transform data into clear, compelling reports and presentations Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

About us

At YBS we don't have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you'll be respected for who you are, you'll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you'll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility.

We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it's finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We're happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development.

We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we're committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we'll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity.

We're passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you'll go the extra mile to help our members, you'll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

Holiday.

You'll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

Bonus.

At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

Pension.

We know how important it is to save towards the future, that's why we'll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

Healthcare.

Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you'll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

My Benefits.

When you join YBS you'll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you're excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Olivia Lambert at Olambert@ybs.co.uk