Senior Manager, Data and Analytics - UK Deposit Takers Supervision Division

Location: Leeds

About the role:

We are seeking a Data & Analytics Senior Manager to lead and shape the UKDT Data & Analytics capability at a pivotal point in its development.

This role sits at the heart of our ambition to deliver a more efficient, consistent and insight‑driven supervisory model-bringing together data and analytics to strengthen supervisory judgement and improve outcomes across the sector.

You will lead a team responsible for enabling efficient data‑led supervision, ensuring that data and analytics are embedded in day‑to‑day decision-making and risk assessment.

About the team:

The UK Deposit Takers (UKDT) Directorate supervises over 600 UK banks, building societies and credit unions, contributing to a safe, sound and competitive UK banking system through effective prudential supervision.

Within UKDT, the Analytics & Mutuals Division (AMD) combines sector supervision with a central Data & Analytics capability. The Data & Analytics Team:

• Improves data access, consistency and usability
• Delivers self-serve data tools and analytical insights
• Builds capability in modern data techniques and AI
• Supports key Bank-wide programmes and supervisory priorities

Key Responsibilities:

As Senior Manager, you will be responsible for:

Leadership & strategy

• Set and deliver the Data & Analytics strategy, aligning closely with UKDT and wider Bank priorities
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration and innovation
• Act as a core member of the UKDT senior management team, contributing to divisional leadership and direction

Data‑led supervision

• Drive the transition from data provision to data‑driven insight, ensuring outputs are closely aligned to supervisory needs
• Ensure the team delivers high-quality MI, data tools and analytics that support risk-based supervision
• Work closely with supervisors to improve efficiency, productivity and forward-looking judgement

Tooling, analytics and innovation

• Oversee development of self-serve data tools and analytical products, focusing on usability and impact
• Lead UKDT's engagement with data, technology and AI initiatives, embedding new capabilities into supervision
• Promote a coherent and streamlined tooling suite, reducing duplication and improving user experience

Cross‑firm and stakeholder engagement

• Support cross‑firm supervision and thematic analysis
• Build strong relationships across UKDT, the PRA and wider Bank, influencing how data is used in supervision
• Represent UKDT in cross‑Bank data and analytics initiatives

Role Requirements:

We are looking for someone who combines strategic leadership, analytical depth and strong delivery focus.

Minimum criteria

• Experience delivering complex programmes or transforming capability
• Strong leadership and management skills, the ability to support and develop staff, create and implement a shared vision, deliver outcomes through the work of others.
• Excellent analytical skills, the ability to analyse and interpret financial information independently, exercise judgement and draw and present clearly reasoned conclusions.
• In depth understanding of supervision and/or the financial services industry, regulatory reporting requirements, challenges/priorities and risks to business models.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience of building and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of seniority and to influence and challenge where appropriate.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to deliver clear, concise and structured written communication and clearly articulate findings to seniors.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience leading data, analytics or technical teams
• Strong understanding of how data and insight support decision-making, ideally in a regulatory or financial context
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders

Desirable criteria

• Experience in prudential supervision, financial services or risk management
• Familiarity with data platforms, cloud technologies or AI applications
• Track record of improving data culture and adoption at scale

What you'll get from the role:

• A leadership role at the centre of UKDT's data transformation agenda
• Opportunity to shape how data, analytics and AI support prudential supervision across the UK banking system
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic priorities across the PRA and wider Bank
• A platform to lead innovation in an area that is critical to the future of supervision
  

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.

At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public.

We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed.

For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders.

Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the 'Candidate Personal Information' under the 'Disability Confident Scheme' section of the application.

Salary and Benefits Information

We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro-rated basis as appropriate.

In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:

• Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.
• A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
• An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
• 26 days' annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
• Private medical insurance and income protection.

National Security Vetting Process

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice.

The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis.

The Application Process

Important: Please ensure that you complete the 'work history' section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It's therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process.

The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages.

This role closes on 8th July.

Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed.