Operational Risk Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Governance
  • Industry

    Insurance
  • Pay

    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.

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