Job Description
Risk Management Associate
An excellent opportunity to join a growing, well-established financial institution.
The Company
Our client is a reputable, international financial services organisation with a strong presence in the UK market. They are committed to maintaining robust governance and risk management practices and are now seeking a motivated Risk Management Associate to support the development, monitoring and continuous improvement of their enterprise-wide risk framework.
The Role
As a Risk Management Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the Head of Risk Management across all aspects of the bank’s financial and non-financial risk oversight. This is a broad and varied role - ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in risk management within banking.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare regular and ad-hoc risk management reports for senior management and the Board, including VaR reports, risk dashboards and limit utilisation updates.
* Monitor key risk metrics against established risk appetite levels, including scenario simulations to support business decision-making.
* Review risk assessments and contribute to the annual Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) cycle.
* Provide secretariat support to the Audit & Risk Committee, including preparing packs and drafting minutes.
* Support the development and updating of internal risk policies, processes and guidelines.
* Assist in delivering risk-related training sessions, communications and internal awareness initiatives.
* Collaborate with group-level risk teams and assist in risk management projects and programmes.
* Stay up to date with regulatory developments and evolving best practice in risk management.
About You
We are looking for someone who is proactive, analytical and keen to develop within a risk-focused role.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
* Solid understanding of banking operations, products and services.
* Knowledge of risk management processes (market, operational and/or credit risk).
* Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
* Confident working with stakeholders across multiple teams.
Desirable
* Previous experience in risk, governance or compliance within financial services.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders in a highly visible role.
* Clear progression and development pathways within a reputable organisation.
* Dynamic, collaborative working culture.