Empirical Behavioural Scientist, Behavioural Risk

Job not on LinkedIn

🔥 0 minutes ago

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🎲 Risk

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsor

infoinfo

👻 Ghost score 10%

infoinfo
Apply Now
Find Similar Remote Jobs

📊 Check your resume score for this job

Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply.

Logo of NatWest Group

NatWest Group

10,000+ employees

🏦 Banking

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

Banking • Finance • Fintech

NatWest Group is a leading banking and financial services organization based in the United Kingdom. The company is committed to supporting its customers and communities, focusing on building strong relationships and delivering a range of financial products and services including commercial banking, wealth management, and risk management. With a global presence across multiple continents, NatWest Group also emphasizes the importance of its employees, providing opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

📋 Description

• Deliver and, at times, lead behavioural risk audits and research engagements • Design, execute, and interpret empirical research using behavioural science, statistics, causal inference, and generative AI technology • Provide insights and assurance on issues affecting customers, colleagues, and the bank • Design and deliver empirical research and audit work using behavioural science, quantitative analysis, and causal inference methods • Translate complex evidence into clear, concise, and compelling insights and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders • Support the adoption of scientific thinking, empirical research methods, and innovative analytical approaches across Internal Audit and the wider bank • Coach colleagues and contribute to a collaborative, intellectually curious, and high-performing team culture • Maintain audit and research documentation • Contribute to risk intelligence activities • Stay at the forefront of developments in behavioural science, data science, and generative AI

🎯 Requirements

• A degree, or equivalent experience, in behavioural economics, economics, psychology, or another relevant empirical social science discipline • Strong experience in designing, conducting, and interpreting empirical research, including experimental, quasi-experimental, or other quantitative approaches • Expertise in statistics, causal inference, and the analysis of large or complex datasets • Ability to develop and test hypotheses • Strong coding capability for research and statistical analysis, such as Python • Ability to draw robust conclusions from multiple data sources • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical findings clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences • Collaborative mindset, enthusiasm for coaching others, curiosity, adaptability, and desire to learn and innovate • Experience with large-scale datasets, SQL, code quality practices, behavioural science applications, financial services, audit, or generative AI would be advantageous

Apply Now

Similar Jobs

🔥 1 minute ago

Vontier

5001 - 10000

🚘 Automotive

⚡ Energy

🔧 Hardware

Global privacy operations manager running Vontier’s data protection machinery across connected industrial technology products. Managing assessments, data rights, vendors, records, tooling, training, and regulatory coordination.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

💵 £65k - £80k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🎲 Risk

🔥 5 hours ago

Zurich Insurance

10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

⚖️ Legal

Group Risk Claims Handler managing UK income protection and critical illness claims for Zurich, a global insurer. Assessing claims, reviewing payments, and supporting vulnerable customers.

🕒 2 days ago

J.S. Held LLC

1001 - 5000

🛡️ Insurance

⚖️ Legal

📦 Logistics

Senior consultant leading contaminated land, pollution, remediation, and occupational hygiene projects for J.S. Held, a global consulting firm. Advising insurers and commercial clients on environmental claims and risk.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

💰 Private Equity Round on 2015-10

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🎲 Risk

🕒 3 days ago

CrowdStrike

5001 - 10000

🔒 Cybersecurity

☁️ SaaS

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Insider Risk Analyst leading EMEA investigations and mitigation for CrowdStrike, a global cybersecurity company. Partnering across security, HR, legal, and IT to protect people, assets, and information.

🕒 August 12

Assystem

5001 - 10000

🏗️ Construction

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Risk Manager mitigating risks across Assystem’s defence and nuclear infrastructure programmes. Leading risk registers, quantitative analysis, governance, and stakeholder reporting.