Operational Risk Manager - Operational Resilience, Data & Technology Risk
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000
We're looking for an experienced Operational Risk Manager to support the oversight and management of operational risk, with a particular focus on technology, cyber security, data governance, and operational resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide risk oversight, challenge, and advice.
- Support the management of technology, cyber, data, and transformation risks.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of operational risk frameworks, policies, and controls.
- Assist with risk assessments, assurance activities, and governance reporting.
- Produce high-quality risk reporting and insights for senior leadership.
- Ensure risk considerations are embedded in business decision‑making.
- Monitor emerging risks, industry developments, and best practices.
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience in Operational Risk, ideally covering technology, cyber security, data governance, or transformation risk.
- Strong understanding of operational resilience and risk management frameworks.
- Experience producing risk reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language.
- Strong analytical skills with a data‑driven approach.
Desirable
- Financial Services experience.
- Knowledge of UK data protection and governance requirements.
- Experience with GRC platforms.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, or similar.
- Degree or relevant professional qualification.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing risk function and play a key role in strengthening operational resilience, technology risk, and data governance across the business.
