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Job Title


Behavioural Risk Graduate


Company : NatWest


Location : London, POST-MSX


Created : 2025-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join us as a Behavioural Risk GraduateThis tailored graduate scheme offers a fully funded part-time masters in a Behavioural Science related course, while working in a fast-paced and varied role where you can apply your academic learnings in a real-world settingYoull be using behavioural science theory and research methods to provide novel, impactful, and rigorous insights to reduce the risk of poor outcomes for our customers, colleagues and bankIts an opportunity to learn how to use applied empirical science methods to analyse large datasets such as using Python on cloud-based software, as well as workflow management technologyThis job does not meet Skilled Worker visa sponsorship requirementsWhat you'll doAs a Behavioural Risk Graduate, youll be supporting and collaborating with your colleagues to deliver behavioural risk reviews. Thisll involve supporting on the design and delivery of primary or secondary research, triangulating across different data sources and linking research with the behavioural science theory to form a conclusion.Well look to you to keep up to date with the latest insights and methodological developments in behavioural science and contribute to the continuous improvement of your team's evidence base, methods, and approaches.Youll also be:Supporting the elements of a regular or complex audit engagementContributing to the continuous monitoring of behavioural risk and assisting with the running of a high-performing and innovative teamUsing internal audit tools and resources to monitor and track reviewsActing as an ambassador for Internal Audit, helping to build on the reputation and integrity of the functionEffectively sharing knowledge across the function in relation to specific engagementsThe skills you'll needTo join us in this role, youll need a good understanding of behavioural science literature and theory, and its practical application to real world problems. Youll demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and passion for behavioural science.Youll need to hold or be working towards completing an undergraduate degree in a behavioural science related discipline, such as Psychology, Behavioural Science or Behavioural Economics.Furthermore, youll bring:Experience of undertaking primary and secondary project research, such as designing and delivering online, field, or lab-based behavioural experimentsThe ability to synthesise different primary and secondary data sources, and theories to provide behavioural analysis of potential problemsGood interpersonal skillsA drive and enthusiasm to develop your skill set and innovateAn openness to working in a risk or regulatory contextThe ability to apply behavioural science to consumer financial decision-making