We are seeking an experienced Risk Officer to join a growing Risk function within a regulated financial services environment. This is a key second-line role responsible for partnering with the business to strengthen risk management practices, provide effective oversight and challenge and support the embedding of a strong risk culture across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as a trusted second-line Risk Business Partner to support and challenge first-line teams
• Support the identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of operational risks
• Maintain and review risk registers, controls and risk management documentation
• Facilitate Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and track remediation actions
• Support incident management processes, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for significant events
• Assist with Business Continuity Management (BCM) and operational resilience activities
• Support third-party risk management and supplier oversight processes
• Produce clear and insightful risk reporting for senior stakeholders and governance forums
• Promote effective risk management practices and contribute to a positive risk culture
• Monitor emerging risks and regulatory developments impacting the business
Must Haves
• Experience working within a second-line risk or operational risk function
• Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks and the Three Lines of Defence model
• Experience conducting risk assessments and evaluating control effectiveness
• Knowledge of FCA/PRA regulatory expectations within financial services
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills