Operational Risk Manager
JOB_53434254724632Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
GovernanceIndustry
InsurancePay
Competative
Operational Risk, Business Partnering, second line of defence, London, Hybrid
A leading financial institution is seeking a Manager, Operational Risk to join its dynamic Risk Management team. This is a high-impact second line role where you’ll help shape and execute the operational risk framework across key corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enhance and operate the framework for identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational risks (people, process, systems, external).
- Provide oversight and challenge to first-line functions, recommending improvements to the control environment.
- Lead or support strategic reviews of key risk areas and contribute to regulatory engagement, particularly around operational resilience.
- Ensure the organisation’s operational resilience remains within appetite and supports delivery of core services.
- Deliver regular and ad hoc risk reporting to senior management and governance forums.
- Support the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process and contribute to the broader risk framework.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to gather and assess risk information, including risk appetite and register reviews.
- Produce dashboards, opinion papers, and other reporting for risk committees.
- Respond to ad hoc requests from senior risk leadership and support cross-functional risk initiatives.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, especially at senior levels.
- Deep technical expertise in risk management frameworks, tools, and processes.
- Experience in operational risk within complex financial institutions.
- Proven ability to work within high-performing teams and manage complex stakeholder communications.
- Experience in the financial services or insurance sector is advantageous.
Operational Risk ManagerJOB_534342547246322025-09-162025-12-15
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