operational risk & resilience - Senior Analyst

Operational Risk & Resilience - Senior Analyst - £55,000-£65,000

Are you passionate about risk management and eager to make an impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking a talented and motivated Operational Risk Management Specialist to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our company's success by helping to shape and enhance our Operational Risk Management capabilities.

• Enhance Risk Management Frameworks: Play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving our Operational Risk Management framework, policies, and procedures.
• Manage Risk Registers: Oversee our comprehensive Operational Risk Registers, ensuring timely and accurate reviews, attestations, and documentation of business contexts and events.
• Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) System: Take ownership of maintaining and updating our Risk and Control library within our GRC system.
• Cultivate a Risk-Aware Culture: Foster a strong risk reporting culture through effective governance structures and escalation processes.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with various business units to address risks, enhance controls, and document outcomes.
• Integrated Risk Oversight: Partner with Compliance and other Risk teams to provide holistic risk oversight and business advisory services.
• Respond to Regulatory Inquiries: Ensure prompt and accurate responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Strengthen Internal Controls: Regularly test and update internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.
• Training and Development: Contribute to the creation and delivery of training programs on operational risk, resilience, and the 3 Lines of Defence philosophy.
• Policy Maintenance: Ensure our internal policies are up to date and reflective of any changes in risk methodology.

• Experience: 3-5+ years in global Operational Risk, ideally within financial services such as insurance or reinsurance.
• Risk Governance Expertise: Hands-on experience in implementing risk governance and control processes.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of the UK and Ireland regulatory landscapes; experience with additional jurisdictions is a plus.
• GRC Systems: Proficiency in managing Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) systems like Workiva or similar platforms.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse and synthesise complex data to produce impactful reports.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to various audiences.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, organisational abilities, and the capacity to prioritise in a results-driven environment.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving business setting.
• Professionalism: Strong interpersonal skills, with a balance of independent initiative and collaborative spirit.
• Education: A bachelor's degree is required; a post-graduate degree or certification in Risk Management or Internal Audit is preferred.

• Impactful Work: Play a critical role in shaping our risk management practices and contributing to our company's long-term success.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a talented team of professionals who are passionate about risk management and business excellence.
• Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning, development, and career advancement.
• Dynamic Culture: Be part of a fast-paced and evolving environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and help us build a stronger, more resilient organisation