Department for Work and Pensions
Barking, Essex
Job summary Help shape how DWP tackles fraud and error The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) supports around 20 million customers and plays a vital role in protecting public funds. The Integrated Risk and Intelligence Service (IRIS) sits at the heart of the department and is a national team within the Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt directorate providing a core service as the centre of expertise for fraud and error. IRIS provides the department with a single view of fraud and error risks within the benefit system and contributes towards efficiencies, savings and tackling organised crime and modern slavery through its core delivery services. We are a multi-disciplinary team bringing together a diverse range of expertise and technology including data science, digital specialists, cyber specialists, intelligence analysts and counter fraud experts. This creates a powerful force using data and insight in innovative ways, supporting DWP to deliver our collective mission to pay the right person the right amount at the right time. We are recruiting two Grade 7 Workflow Planning Senior Strategic Leads to join the IRIS Operational Delivery Centre (ODC). These national roles sit at the heart of IRIS delivery, leading the strategic planning and delivery of work across a network of around 15,000 operational colleagues. You will ensure the right work reaches the right teams at the right time, maximising the impact of our products and services through sound judgement, effective strategic prioritisation and resourcing to risk. Working across IRIS, CFCD, Universal Credit, Benefit Services and wider partners, you will engage and influence senior leaders, shape delivery priorities and help integrate emerging risks, opportunities and new products into operational delivery. Job description As Workflow Planning Senior Strategic Lead, you will: Lead and inspire your team and colleagues throughout the IRIS Operational Delivery Centre to deliver our strategic objectives. Have a clear vision, roadmap and delivery plan for your team, helping others to see by making it visible at a range of levels and delivering outcomes to expected standards and timescales. Create an environment where colleagues throughout the IRIS ODC team are empowered and can thrive, grow, succeed and consistently perform at their best. Be a strong collaborative leader delivering corporate accountabilities, strategic outcomes and objectives, communicating and influencing effectively with stakeholders at senior levels. Lead strategic workflow planning across multiple IRIS products and services for around 15,000 operational colleagues. Oversee workflow prioritisation, ensuring IRIS activity delivers maximum value and is aligned with fraud and error risks. Think strategically, prioritise and set direction across a diverse and complex range of priorities and strategic objectives, including corporate CFCD and DWP leadership as well as your own team. Act as the primary link between IRIS and operational delivery, digital teams and strategic stakeholders. Seeking regular feedback from operations to continuously improve workflow. Lead horizon scanning, contingency planning and continuous improvement initiatives. Represent IRIS confidently at senior forums and national meetings, often working directly with Deputy Directors. Provide expert advice and constructive challenge to senior leaders on delivery risks and opportunities. Successfully solve complex problems using data, evidence and expertise to deliver strategic outcomes and objectives. Drive and role model professional development for you and your team, which provides the required capability. Please note : These are national roles and will require regular travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays. These roles require national security clearance at Security Check (SC) level in addition to completion of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Person specification You will have Significant senior leadership experience in a complex large-scale fraud, compliance or operational delivery environment. Proven ability to lead through others, inspire, motivate, and deliver results at scale. Be resilient with sound judgement and a focus on outcomes. Experience of managing multiple priorities and operating at pace. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior and working level. The ability to solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement through collaboration and innovation. The ability to and proven experience of translating strategy into practical delivery plans. Be able to use data, insight and evidence to drive decisions. Proven experience of communicating complex sensitive issues clearly, confidently and engaging ways to achieve maximum impact. Essential Security requirements Theseroles require national security clearance at Security Check (SC) level in addition to completion of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). To hold security clearance, you must go through a process called National Security Vetting (NSV).You can find more information here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK ( ) The purpose of the NSV process is to provide a level of assurance about an individuals trustworthiness, integrity and reliability, and other factors that increase their vulnerability to corruption or risk of committing a security breach. It involves the investigation of an individuals background and circumstances to achieve this aim. To be eligible to apply, you must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years across your lifetime and at least 3 of the last 5 years. If you do not meet these conditions, we will not be able to proceed with your application, because you will be unable to obtain Security Clearance. This does not apply to people based overseas in the UK military or working for HMG. The application process will ask for personal details about you, your address history,previous relationships, your parents, your employment history, your financial circumstances, and details of any pending, spent or unspent convictions. This list is not exhaustive. Please view the Vetting explained - GOV.UK ( ) for more information. If you do not obtain the required security clearance level, your offer will be withdrawn If you require any further information, please contact the vacancy holder the details are on the jobs portal through which you made your application. If you are successful in your application, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the NSV process and advise that you collate as much information as you can prior to starting your Vetting application. United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of 57,946, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 16,786 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours. Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave. Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme. Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly). Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service. Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details . click apply for full job details
Job summary Help shape how DWP tackles fraud and error The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) supports around 20 million customers and plays a vital role in protecting public funds. The Integrated Risk and Intelligence Service (IRIS) sits at the heart of the department and is a national team within the Counter Fraud, Compliance and Debt directorate providing a core service as the centre of expertise for fraud and error. IRIS provides the department with a single view of fraud and error risks within the benefit system and contributes towards efficiencies, savings and tackling organised crime and modern slavery through its core delivery services. We are a multi-disciplinary team bringing together a diverse range of expertise and technology including data science, digital specialists, cyber specialists, intelligence analysts and counter fraud experts. This creates a powerful force using data and insight in innovative ways, supporting DWP to deliver our collective mission to pay the right person the right amount at the right time. We are recruiting two Grade 7 Workflow Planning Senior Strategic Leads to join the IRIS Operational Delivery Centre (ODC). These national roles sit at the heart of IRIS delivery, leading the strategic planning and delivery of work across a network of around 15,000 operational colleagues. You will ensure the right work reaches the right teams at the right time, maximising the impact of our products and services through sound judgement, effective strategic prioritisation and resourcing to risk. Working across IRIS, CFCD, Universal Credit, Benefit Services and wider partners, you will engage and influence senior leaders, shape delivery priorities and help integrate emerging risks, opportunities and new products into operational delivery. Job description As Workflow Planning Senior Strategic Lead, you will: Lead and inspire your team and colleagues throughout the IRIS Operational Delivery Centre to deliver our strategic objectives. Have a clear vision, roadmap and delivery plan for your team, helping others to see by making it visible at a range of levels and delivering outcomes to expected standards and timescales. Create an environment where colleagues throughout the IRIS ODC team are empowered and can thrive, grow, succeed and consistently perform at their best. Be a strong collaborative leader delivering corporate accountabilities, strategic outcomes and objectives, communicating and influencing effectively with stakeholders at senior levels. Lead strategic workflow planning across multiple IRIS products and services for around 15,000 operational colleagues. Oversee workflow prioritisation, ensuring IRIS activity delivers maximum value and is aligned with fraud and error risks. Think strategically, prioritise and set direction across a diverse and complex range of priorities and strategic objectives, including corporate CFCD and DWP leadership as well as your own team. Act as the primary link between IRIS and operational delivery, digital teams and strategic stakeholders. Seeking regular feedback from operations to continuously improve workflow. Lead horizon scanning, contingency planning and continuous improvement initiatives. Represent IRIS confidently at senior forums and national meetings, often working directly with Deputy Directors. Provide expert advice and constructive challenge to senior leaders on delivery risks and opportunities. Successfully solve complex problems using data, evidence and expertise to deliver strategic outcomes and objectives. Drive and role model professional development for you and your team, which provides the required capability. Please note : These are national roles and will require regular travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays. These roles require national security clearance at Security Check (SC) level in addition to completion of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Person specification You will have Significant senior leadership experience in a complex large-scale fraud, compliance or operational delivery environment. Proven ability to lead through others, inspire, motivate, and deliver results at scale. Be resilient with sound judgement and a focus on outcomes. Experience of managing multiple priorities and operating at pace. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior and working level. The ability to solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement through collaboration and innovation. The ability to and proven experience of translating strategy into practical delivery plans. Be able to use data, insight and evidence to drive decisions. Proven experience of communicating complex sensitive issues clearly, confidently and engaging ways to achieve maximum impact. Essential Security requirements Theseroles require national security clearance at Security Check (SC) level in addition to completion of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). To hold security clearance, you must go through a process called National Security Vetting (NSV).You can find more information here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK ( ) The purpose of the NSV process is to provide a level of assurance about an individuals trustworthiness, integrity and reliability, and other factors that increase their vulnerability to corruption or risk of committing a security breach. It involves the investigation of an individuals background and circumstances to achieve this aim. To be eligible to apply, you must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years across your lifetime and at least 3 of the last 5 years. If you do not meet these conditions, we will not be able to proceed with your application, because you will be unable to obtain Security Clearance. This does not apply to people based overseas in the UK military or working for HMG. The application process will ask for personal details about you, your address history,previous relationships, your parents, your employment history, your financial circumstances, and details of any pending, spent or unspent convictions. This list is not exhaustive. Please view the Vetting explained - GOV.UK ( ) for more information. If you do not obtain the required security clearance level, your offer will be withdrawn If you require any further information, please contact the vacancy holder the details are on the jobs portal through which you made your application. If you are successful in your application, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the NSV process and advise that you collate as much information as you can prior to starting your Vetting application. United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of 57,946, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 16,786 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours. Generous annual leave at least 25 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (prorata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave. Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme. Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly). Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 years continuous service. Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes. An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Womens Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details . click apply for full job details
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Job Title - Data Analyst (Python) - Data Management Sr Associate Location - London, UK - Onsite (5 days a week in office) Type - Contract (Inside IR35) Job Description You will work in a collaborative environment as part of a diverse, inclusive, and geographically distributed team. We are seeking individuals with a curious mindset and a keen interest in new technology. Our data management associates are naturally solution-oriented and possess an interest in the financial sector and focus on addressing our customer needs. We work in teams focused on specific banking functions and products, providing opportunities to build data pipelines and reporting capabilities for functional areas such as finance and business management, treasury operations, financial crime prevention, regulatory reporting and analytics. We collaborate with product teams such as card payments, electronic payments, lending, customer onboarding, core banking, and insurance to understand their product data models and deliver tailored data solutions that meet business needs. Job Responsibilities Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze data, deliver accurate reports and develop data-driven solutions that meet those needs. Apply domain modelling techniques to design and develop top-tier business products using industry best practices to ensure high data quality and minimize redundancy. Maintain data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all data layers. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to boost reporting efficiency and data quality. Collaborate with data engineers to streamline and enhance data reporting workflows through automation. Work with internal teams to resolve data issues and discrepancies in reporting. Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders using clear and effective visualizations and summaries. Assist product teams in extracting and analysing data for functional testing and data investigations. Contribute to data governance and compliance efforts to ensure adherence to standards and regulations. Deliver end-to-end reporting solutions on cloud infrastructure leveraging the latest technologies and the best industry practices. Required Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills Formal training or certification on data engineering concepts and applied experience. Recent hands-on professional experience in a reporting, data analysis or business intelligence role. Experience in database querying techniques and SQL . Understanding of how to manage and optimize queries for large volumes of data within different kinds of data stores (including relational data stores). Experience in designing and implementing effective tests (unit, component, integration, end-to-end, performance, etc.). Experience in working with technical data formats (JSON/Avro/Parquet). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in explaining and converting complex concepts into digestible information to be consumed by both technical and business stakeholders. Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data quality. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English . Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills Experience in working in a highly regulated environment/industry. Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes. Understanding of event-base architecture, data streaming and messaging frameworks. Experience in data analysis using Python programming language . Understanding of data governance frameworks. Understanding of AWS cloud technologies.
Job Title - Data Analyst (Python) - Data Management Sr Associate Location - London, UK - Onsite (5 days a week in office) Type - Contract (Inside IR35) Job Description You will work in a collaborative environment as part of a diverse, inclusive, and geographically distributed team. We are seeking individuals with a curious mindset and a keen interest in new technology. Our data management associates are naturally solution-oriented and possess an interest in the financial sector and focus on addressing our customer needs. We work in teams focused on specific banking functions and products, providing opportunities to build data pipelines and reporting capabilities for functional areas such as finance and business management, treasury operations, financial crime prevention, regulatory reporting and analytics. We collaborate with product teams such as card payments, electronic payments, lending, customer onboarding, core banking, and insurance to understand their product data models and deliver tailored data solutions that meet business needs. Job Responsibilities Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze data, deliver accurate reports and develop data-driven solutions that meet those needs. Apply domain modelling techniques to design and develop top-tier business products using industry best practices to ensure high data quality and minimize redundancy. Maintain data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all data layers. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to boost reporting efficiency and data quality. Collaborate with data engineers to streamline and enhance data reporting workflows through automation. Work with internal teams to resolve data issues and discrepancies in reporting. Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders using clear and effective visualizations and summaries. Assist product teams in extracting and analysing data for functional testing and data investigations. Contribute to data governance and compliance efforts to ensure adherence to standards and regulations. Deliver end-to-end reporting solutions on cloud infrastructure leveraging the latest technologies and the best industry practices. Required Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills Formal training or certification on data engineering concepts and applied experience. Recent hands-on professional experience in a reporting, data analysis or business intelligence role. Experience in database querying techniques and SQL . Understanding of how to manage and optimize queries for large volumes of data within different kinds of data stores (including relational data stores). Experience in designing and implementing effective tests (unit, component, integration, end-to-end, performance, etc.). Experience in working with technical data formats (JSON/Avro/Parquet). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in explaining and converting complex concepts into digestible information to be consumed by both technical and business stakeholders. Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data quality. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English . Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills Experience in working in a highly regulated environment/industry. Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes. Understanding of event-base architecture, data streaming and messaging frameworks. Experience in data analysis using Python programming language . Understanding of data governance frameworks. Understanding of AWS cloud technologies.
Additional Resources
We are currently recruiting for a Transaction Monitoring Analyst / AML Analyst to join a well-established, FCA- and PRA-regulated bank for a 3-month maternity cover contract. Reporting to the Head of Transaction Monitoring, you ll be a key part of the team ensuring robust AML compliance and timely investigation of potentially suspicious transactions. This is an ideal opportunity for a professional with strong AML experience looking to make an impact in a collaborative and regulated environment, with the possibility of extension beyond the initial contract term. This is a office-based role with flexibility for 2 remote days a month role offering salary up to £40,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: Monitor and review transactions to identify unusual or suspicious activity. Investigate AML and sanctions alerts using SWIFT TSS/SAS systems and discount or escalate matches accordingly. Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in line with internal procedures. Conduct detailed investigations into flagged transactions and customer profiles. Respond to money laundering-related queries from Correspondent and Respondent Banks. Maintain awareness of current AML legislation, typologies, and regulatory expectations. Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. compliance, operations, and RMs) to support investigations. Support AML training and contribute to policy awareness and updates. Prepare regular reports for AML Oversight Committee and BRCC meetings. What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Transaction Monitoring Analyst, AML Analyst, AML Compliance Analyst, AML Compliance Officer, Financial Crime Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Compliance Officer, Transaction Monitoring Officeror in a similar role. Minimum 3 years' experience in transaction monitoring or AML roles within a retail bank or financial services firm Strong understanding of AML regulations, sanctions requirements, and best practice in investigations Hands-on experience using monitoring tools such as SWIFT TSS/SAS Skilled in drafting SARs and working to tight deadlines with minimal supervision Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments A relevant qualification in AML, Law, or Compliance is desirable This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading international bank and play a critical role in the ongoing integrity of its financial crime framework. Apply now to join a trusted team and make a meaningful contribution in this short-term but high-impact opportunity. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information, see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR, please contact us. Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We are currently recruiting for a Transaction Monitoring Analyst / AML Analyst to join a well-established, FCA- and PRA-regulated bank for a 3-month maternity cover contract. Reporting to the Head of Transaction Monitoring, you ll be a key part of the team ensuring robust AML compliance and timely investigation of potentially suspicious transactions. This is an ideal opportunity for a professional with strong AML experience looking to make an impact in a collaborative and regulated environment, with the possibility of extension beyond the initial contract term. This is a office-based role with flexibility for 2 remote days a month role offering salary up to £40,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: Monitor and review transactions to identify unusual or suspicious activity. Investigate AML and sanctions alerts using SWIFT TSS/SAS systems and discount or escalate matches accordingly. Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in line with internal procedures. Conduct detailed investigations into flagged transactions and customer profiles. Respond to money laundering-related queries from Correspondent and Respondent Banks. Maintain awareness of current AML legislation, typologies, and regulatory expectations. Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. compliance, operations, and RMs) to support investigations. Support AML training and contribute to policy awareness and updates. Prepare regular reports for AML Oversight Committee and BRCC meetings. What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Transaction Monitoring Analyst, AML Analyst, AML Compliance Analyst, AML Compliance Officer, Financial Crime Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Compliance Officer, Transaction Monitoring Officeror in a similar role. Minimum 3 years' experience in transaction monitoring or AML roles within a retail bank or financial services firm Strong understanding of AML regulations, sanctions requirements, and best practice in investigations Hands-on experience using monitoring tools such as SWIFT TSS/SAS Skilled in drafting SARs and working to tight deadlines with minimal supervision Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments A relevant qualification in AML, Law, or Compliance is desirable This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading international bank and play a critical role in the ongoing integrity of its financial crime framework. Apply now to join a trusted team and make a meaningful contribution in this short-term but high-impact opportunity. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information, see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR, please contact us. Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
