Operational Risk Manager – Global Asset Manager recruitment

In a small team and reporting to the Head of Operational Risk you will be working in a business that has a dedicated risk committee at the board level and that also takes their operational risk seriously, as opposed to just doing the bare minimum to satisfy regulator inspections. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the CRO on a number of high profile projects.

This role covers all areas of the business and you will have a junior member of staff who is more focused on loss data and reporting where as you will take ownership for developing the process maps, developing scenario analysis for the framework and adding value to the MI for senior management.

Responsibilities:

• Development of Operational Risk Scenarios, including the use of insurance as a mitigant.

• Management and development of the firm’s operational risk systems and system related processes.

• Assisting line managers and Risk Officers in their risk and control self assessments.

• Facilitation and roll out of the risk and control self assessment to new departments.

• Assisting or leading risk related projects as required.

• Analysing, reporting and assessing operational risk.

• Project Management and co-ordination of the ISAE 3402.

• Development and scheduling of Operational Risk reports.

• Developing and training Risk Officers in the field of operational risk.

• Secretary to the Controls Committee.

• Attendance and contribution to the Compliance, Audit and Risk (CAR) meetings with third party outsource service providers.

Candidate requirements:

• Hands-on operational risk experience, preferably within alternative investments.

• Experience in all/most areas of operational risk.

• Pro-active in developing relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to get senior stakeholder exposure and the chance to really add value to the operational risk function within a leading asset manager. If you think you have the relevant skills and experience then please apply within.