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Principal Policy Analyst
At Nationwide, we put our members at the heart of everything we do, and every role plays a part. The Secured Credit Risk team is responsible for managing the quality of our mortgage portfolios, including:
- Defining and maintaining lending policy
- Ensuring robust governance
- Providing expert credit risk advice
The Policy & QA team plays a critical role in aligning lending frameworks with risk appetite, regulatory expectations and customer outcomes. We combine:
- Expert judgement
- Data-led insights
- Strong governance
to support effective decision-making and maintain high standards across our lending operations.
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About the Role
We are looking for a skilled professional to join our Policy & QA team, helping to shape and evolve our secured and unsecured lending policies and governance framework.
This role is perfect for someone who:
- Has a passion for achieving the right thing, in the right way, for our members
- Enjoys influencing outcomes
- Operates at the heart of credit risk decision-making
We offer flexible working approaches to help you perform at your best.
Working Arrangements
Hybrid Working Policy
At Nationwide, we offer hybrid working wherever possible.


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Office attendance for this role is anticipated once per month in Swindon. This ensures employee engagement, teamwork, and problem-solving opportunities.
Further Information
We are prioritising applications from:
- Redeployment candidates, due to Nationwide’s commitment to supporting affected employees.
- Contractors or employees on long-term absence (e.g., parental leave). If applicable, please submit your application using your personal email address.
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