Leeds Building Society
Financial Operations Control Manager
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Financial Operations Control Manager
Financial Operations Control Manager – Join Our Finance Team
About the Role
We’ve been helping members save for their future and buy their own home since 1875. By joining us, you’ll play a pivotal role in making homeownership more accessible across generations.
In our Finance team as a Financial Operations Control Manager, you’ll help strengthen payment operations, regulatory compliance, and controls effectiveness.
How You’ll Make a Difference
You’ll take ownership of critical regulatory and controls activities, ensuring we maintain the highest standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining compliance against key regulatory requirements, including:
- Payment Services Regulations (PSRs)
- EMIR (European Market Infrastructure Regulation)
- SFTR (Securities Financing Transactions Regulation)
- Coordinating annual regulatory reviews, including:
- Secure Customer Authentication (SCA)
- Confirmation of Payee compliance
- PCI (Payment Card Industry) submissions
- Monitoring payment scheme rules and, through horizon-scanning, translating regulatory changes into practical operational adjustments.
- Managing departmental risks, incidents, and improvement actions via the risk and controls register.
- Overseeing control testing, policy updates, and supporting annual insurance-related submissions.
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What You’ll Bring to the Role
To excel in this position, you’ll need:
- Deep knowledge of the payment regulatory framework and risk management practices.
- A proven track record of building strong stakeholder relationships and collaborating with subject matter experts.
- Strong communication skills, including clear writing, confident presentation, and active listening.
- Exceptional organisation, attention to detail, multi-tasking ability, and resilience under pressure.
- A proactive, self-driven mindset, with the ability to work independently to achieve goals.
What You’ll Get in Return
We reward talent with excellent benefits and support:
- Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
- Annual bonus (up to 12% of salary)
- Matched pension contributions (up to 10%)
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays and a holiday purchase scheme)
- Colleague Mortgage and Savings products
- 2 days’ paid volunteering per year
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At our organisation, you’re not just another employee—you’re part of a belonging culture, with opportunities to grow, develop, and shape a fulfilling career.
Why Choose Us?
We’re a people-centred business, recognised as an Inclusive Employer (Gold accreditation 2023 & 2025), committed to equal opportunities for all. Our purpose-driven culture won the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards—focusing on how we embed purpose to help more people access homeownership.
Ready to Apply?
Apply now—we may close this advert early, so don’t miss out!
Questions? If our role requirements don’t perfectly match your experience, we’re happy to discuss further. Contact us for a personalised conversation through our Frameworks for Flexibility program, ensuring we can support you to be at your best.
Email us at careers@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk to discuss reasonable adjustments.
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