Senior Risk Analyst – Investments - £55,000-£62,000
Are you looking for an opportunity to join an Investment firm who are making incredible progress in the platform market
Are you a proactive, detail-oriented risk professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing financial services group? We are currently hiring for a Senior Risk Analyst to join our Group Risk Management team. This is a high-profile opportunity to support the evolution of a group-wide Risk Management Framework and help embed a strong risk culture across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain tools and reporting aligned with the enterprise Risk Management Framework.
* Monitor risk MI, escalate breaches, and contribute to risk culture initiatives.
* Maintain and enhance risk appetite statements and supporting metrics.
* Support integration of risk considerations into strategic and operational decisions.
* Prepare and deliver risk reports for senior committees and the Board.
* Assist in key regulatory processes such as ICARA and ORSA.
* Ensure risk systems are accurate, consistent, and complete.
* Stay current with regulatory expectations and assess their impact.
* Mentor and guide junior analysts as part of a collaborative team.
What We’re Looking For Essential:
* Risk management experience in the financial services sector.
* Understanding of risk frameworks, controls, and reporting standards.
* Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
* Experience facilitating risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs).
* Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Comfortable working with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with retail investment products (ISAs, SIPPs, pensions).
* Knowledge of FCA/PRA regulatory frameworks.
* Exposure to prudential risk reporting processes (ICAAP, ICARA, ORSA).
* Understanding of governance models such as the three lines of defence.
* Experience producing board-level risk reports or facilitating workshops.
* Relevant risk qualifications (e.g. IRM, CFA, PRMIA).
Personal Qualities:
* Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic view.
* Ability to interpret and challenge business processes with a risk lens.
* Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities independently.
* Committed to continuous improvement and building collaborative relationships