Risk Analyst | Edinburgh or Ipswich | Hybrid | £Competitive + career progression
FNZ is seeking a 1st Line Risk Analyst (Multi-Disciplinary) to join our First Line Risk team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a global FinTech business, supporting effective risk and compliance management across multiple disciplines including Risk Events, Audit coordination, Financial Crime, and Conduct.
You’ll play a key role in helping FNZ operate within its risk appetite while meeting the expectations of our clients and regulators — partnering closely with the business to strengthen controls, improve outcomes, and promote a strong risk-aware culture.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll support the application of FNZ’s Risk Management Framework, working across a broad range of risk
activities to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational and compliance risks.
Your responsibilities will include:
Risk Event Management
1. Supporting the identification, assessment, and reporting of client Risk Events within FNZ systems
2. Delivering Risk Event reporting with appropriate regulatory impact assessment
3. Partnering with clients and internal teams to complete root cause analysis
4. Producing monthly Risk Event Management Information
5. Working with the CASS Office on root cause analysis for CASS breaches and material events
Audit Coordination
6. Tracking and monitoring internal and external audits to ensure timely completion
7. Attending audit meetings, briefings, and workshops, supporting preparation and follow-up actions
8. Assisting audit coordination to ensure client reporting deadlines are met
9. Working with the business to gather samples and responses to support audit delivery
Financial Crime & Conduct
10. Supporting Financial Crime audits, risk assessments, and MI production
11. Partnering with stakeholders to challenge Financial Crime risk events and themes
12. Supporting Consumer Duty activity, including identification and mitigation of foreseeable harms
13. Maintaining Key Risk Metrics and supporting Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSAs)
14. Partnering with the business to strengthen conduct and financial crime control environments
Governance & Stakeholder Engagement
15. Attending client meetings to discuss Risk Event themes, trends, and actions
16. Supporting governance forums and audit meetings
17. Managing actions to resolution within agreed timescales
18. Becoming a subject-matter expert in FNZ’s risk management systems
What we’re looking for:
You’ll be analytical, detail-focused, and confident working in a regulated environment, with the ability to influence, challenge, and communicate effectively across the business.
Key skills and attributes:
19. Strong written and verbal communication skills
20. Ability to influence, challenge, and negotiate professionally
21. Analytical and objective approach to problem-solving
22. Excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills
23. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
24. Experience operating in a regulated financial services environment (desirable)
25. Confident conducting meetings and presenting information clearly
26. Proactive, organised, and execution-focused
What you’ll need to succeed at FNZ:
27. A ‘can-do’ mindset and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
28. Strong stakeholder-management and relationship-building skills
29. Professionalism, diplomacy, and sound judgement
30. Curiosity and drive to continuously improve risk processes and controls
31. A collaborative approach that supports a positive risk culture
Why join FNZ?
At FNZ, you’ll be part of a high-growth, global organisation transforming wealth management through technology and innovation.
We offer:
32. Competitive salary and benefits package
33. Hybrid and flexible working options
34. Global career opportunities across the UK, EU, US, Canada, South Africa, and APAC
35. Private health and life insurance
36. Paid parental and volunteer leave
37. Fully funded training and professional development
38. A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture
Ready to build your career in risk and compliance within a global FinTech?
Apply now to join FNZ as a 1st Line Risk Analyst.
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