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We believe that our people are our most valuable commodity, and we strive to attract only the best people who will be the driving force behind our success. In return, we invest in their growth and reward them for their hard work, loyalty, and dedication.
We recognise that building and developing your career is important. We encourage our employees to grasp every opportunity available by adding to their skill sets and by supporting them through relevant qualifications.
The foundations of our business has been built upon our people being passionate about customer service. We've created a sustainable working environment with flexible working hours to support the well-being of our people and our ESG strategy, as we endeavor to continually reduce our carbon footprint.
Our people's success is driven by the Conister Code:
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Customers - the excellence of service
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Ownership - the attitude of excellence
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Integrity - doing the right thing
Come and join our team...
If you are looking for a career change, are driven by success and are a person of value, we would like to hear from you.
Equal Opportunities
Conister Bank Limited recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Test Analyst
We’re recruiting a Test Analyst to join our Business Change Team at Conister Bank.
Join Conister Bank as a Test Analyst, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and functionality of our products and systems before their release. Responsibilities include designing and executing test plans, validating business requirements, managing test schedules, and collaborating with internal teams to improve testing frameworks.
Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, experience in financial services testing, and a structured approach to quality assurance. Be part of our mission to ensure robust and seamless banking solutions.
Join us to enhance Conister Bank’s testing processes, improving the performance and reliability of our financial products.
For a full job description or to apply, please see below.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will play a critical role in assessing systems and ensuring the smooth implementation of banking solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
- Test Documentation – Develop and maintain key test artifacts, including:
✔️Test Strategy & Approach
✔️Test Cases
✔️Test Summary Reports
- Business Requirements Validation – Ensure requirements are concise, testable, and aligned with business needs.
- Design Validation – Assist in ensuring designs meet requirements and can be effectively tested.
- Test Execution & Management – Oversee testing schedules, sequencing, and execution to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Reporting & Communication – Provide regular updates on testing progress to the project team and key stakeholders.
- Process Improvement – Contribute to enhancing the testing framework, identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaboration – Work with the Change Team and external partners to develop better testing approaches.
- Test Estimation – Provide accurate estimates for testing timelines and resource needs.
Principal Accountabilities
You will report to the Business Change Manager and collaborate closely with the Change Team, IT Team, and Business Teams across MFG entities.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a Test Analyst in banking, insurance, or investments.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in large-scale projects.
- Testing Expertise – Hands-on experience delivering test artifacts such as test strategies, cases, and reports.
- Technical Skills –
✔️Proficiency with testing tools
✔️Understanding of different project methodologies
✔️Beneficial: Ability to write and navigate basic SQL scripts
✔️Beneficial: Experience with automated testing tools
- Certifications (Preferred) – Professional Testing Qualifications would be advantageous.
Working Relationships
As a Test Analyst, you will work closely with:
- Business Change Team
- IT Team
- Various Business Teams across MFG Entities
This role requires strong collaboration across departments to ensure a structured and effective testing process.
Decision Making Authority
This role includes delegated authority to define and implement test strategies, approve test plans and execution schedules, and identify risks and defects before product release. It also involves recommending process improvements and prioritising testing efforts in line with Conister Bank’s quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Credit Analyst
We’re recruiting a Credit Analyst to join our Structured Finance Team at Conister Bank.
Join Conister Bank as a Structured Finance Credit Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in evaluating credit risks and supporting lending decisions for UK SMEs. Responsibilities include assessing financial data, monitoring loan portfolios, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and risk management. Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of UK credit regulations, and experience in financial services. Be part of our mission to foster sustainable growth in the lending industry.
Join us to help drive Conister Bank’s structured finance efforts, supporting UK SMEs and contributing to sustainable growth in the lending industry.
For a full job description or to apply, please see below.
Key tasks and responsibilities
In this role, you will play a critical part in assessing credit risks and evaluating lending opportunities to support Conister Bank's structured finance activities. Your responsibilities will include:
- Credit Evaluation - Review customer credit data and financial statements to assess risk, preparing detailed reports on creditworthiness and financial status.
- Financial Analysis - Produce financial ratios, analyse audited accounts, cash flows, and other financial data, helping the bank make well-informed lending decisions.
- Loan Book Assessment - Monitor loan portfolio trends, providing strategic recommendations to align with the bank's credit risk appetite and goals.
- Covenant Monitoring - Oversee financial and non-financial covenants, reporting any non-compliance to key stakeholders in Structured Finance and Credit & Underwriting.
- Client Onboarding and Drawdowns - Review and approve onboarding and drawdown requests for Structured Finance clients.
- Credit Proposals - Evaluate broker-introduced credit proposals and make recommendations to the Credit Committee as needed, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
- Relationship Building - Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners, supporting a collaborative approach to credit management.
Principle Accountabilities
You will report to the Head of Structured Finance Credit and work closely with the Structured Finance, Credit, and Underwriting teams. This role also requires occasional interaction with the Credit Committee.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a credit analysis role within financial services.
- Strong analytical skills, particularly with financial statements, cash flows, and credit data.
- Understanding of UK regulatory requirements for credit provision, including KYC processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence across departments.
- Proficiency in MS Office, strong numeracy, and attention to detail.
Experience with Block Discounting, receivables purchase/assignment, and structured finance products is beneficial.
Working Relationships
- Head of Structured Finance Credit
- Head of Structured Finance
- Head of Credit and Underwriting
- Structured Finance Team
- Credit Team
- Finance Team
- Compliance Team
Decision Making Authority
This role includes delegated authority to approve credit within personal underwriting limits, adhering to Conister Bank's credit policies and service standards.
