Operational Risk & Resilience - Senior Analyst - £55,000-£65,000
Are you passionate about risk management and eager to make an impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking a talented and motivated Operational Risk Management Specialist to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our company's success by helping to shape and enhance our Operational Risk Management capabilities.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Enhance Risk Management Frameworks: Play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving our Operational Risk Management framework, policies, and procedures.
- Manage Risk Registers: Oversee our comprehensive Operational Risk Registers, ensuring timely and accurate reviews, attestations, and documentation of business contexts and events.
- Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) System: Take ownership of maintaining and updating our Risk and Control library within our GRC system.
- Cultivate a Risk-Aware Culture: Foster a strong risk reporting culture through effective governance structures and escalation processes.
- Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with various business units to address risks, enhance controls, and document outcomes.
- Integrated Risk Oversight: Partner with Compliance and other Risk teams to provide holistic risk oversight and business advisory services.
- Respond to Regulatory Inquiries: Ensure prompt and accurate responses to regulatory inquiries.
- Strengthen Internal Controls: Regularly test and update internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.
- Training and Development: Contribute to the creation and delivery of training programs on operational risk, resilience, and the 3 Lines of Defence philosophy.
- Policy Maintenance: Ensure our internal policies are up to date and reflective of any changes in risk methodology.
**What We're Looking For:
- Experience: 3-5+ years in global Operational Risk, ideally within financial services such as insurance or reinsurance.
- Risk Governance Expertise: Hands-on experience in implementing risk governance and control processes.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of the UK and Ireland regulatory landscapes; experience with additional jurisdictions is a plus.
- GRC Systems: Proficiency in managing Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) systems like Workiva or similar platforms.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse and synthesise complex data to produce impactful reports.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to various audiences.
- Organisational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, organisational abilities, and the capacity to prioritise in a results-driven environment.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving business setting.
- Professionalism: Strong interpersonal skills, with a balance of independent initiative and collaborative spirit.
- Education: A bachelor's degree is required; a post-graduate degree or certification in Risk Management or Internal Audit is preferred.
**Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Play a critical role in shaping our risk management practices and contributing to our company's long-term success.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a talented team of professionals who are passionate about risk management and business excellence.
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning, development, and career advancement.
- Dynamic Culture: Be part of a fast-paced and evolving environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and help us build a stronger, more resilient organisation