Senior Operational Risk Manager

Fidelity International; Kronberg im Taunus; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fidelity International currently seeks a Senior Operational Risk Manager in Kronberg, Germany. You will apply and shape the Operational Risk Framework, ensuring ICT-related risks are transparently managed across the organisation.

The role requires several years in Operational Risk Management, with a strong grasp of MaRisk, CRR, KWG and DORA/BAIT. You will promote a robust risk culture and support regulatory compliance throughout governance bodies.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in Operational Risk Management, preferably with technology-driven risks.
• Strong understanding of operational processes, ICT dependencies and how ICT issues trigger operational risks.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to report to governance bodies.

Aufgaben

• Own the Operational Risk framework lifecycle and ensure transparent management of risks across the organisation.
• Provide Independent 2nd Line Review & Challenge of all OpRisk categories, including ICT-related risks.
• Integrate ICT-related Operational Risks with assessments from Information Security & BCM to reflect in the OpRisk profile.
• Assess technology-driven operational impacts and ensure inclusion in RCSA, OpRisk reporting and remediation.
• Oversee Loss Event and Issue Management, including ICT incidents and escalation.

Kenntnisse

Operational Risk

Tech risk awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

English German

Ausbildung

University degree in economics/finance/math

Jobbeschreibung

Job Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Title

Senior Operational Risk Manager

Department

FIL Fondsbank (FFB)

Location

Kronberg i.Ts, Germany

Reports To

Head of 2nd Line Risk Management

Level

Senior Manager

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our FFB Risk team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

About your team

Our Risk Management team is dedicated to ensuring the stability and security of our bank by identifying, assessing, and managing risks. With a strong focus on regulatory compliance, we proactively develop strategies for risk mitigation and ensure that our bank always maintains adequate capital buffers.

About your role

As a Senior Operational Risk Manager, you play a key role in applying and shaping the Operational Risk Framework and ensure that all operational risks are transparently managed across the organisation. You integrate and independently challenge ICT‑related operational risks to ensure they are consistently reflected in the overall OpRisk profile. By leveraging your experience, you strengthen the bank’s risk culture and ensure that technology‑driven operational risks are managed in line with regulatory expectations.

Your main responsibilities include

• Operational Risk Management: Full accountability for the Operational Risk framework lifecycle.
• Independent 2nd Line Review & Challenge of all OpRisk categories, including ICT‑related operational risks.
• Integration of ICT‑related Operational Risks: Aggregate and independently challenge ICT‑related operational risks, assessments, and insights provided by the Information Security & BCM function to ensure consistent reflection in the overall Operational Risk profile.
• Assess technology‑driven operational impacts (e.g., system outages, failed IT changes, process breakdowns, data‑availability issues, outsourcing‑related disruptions) and ensure full incorporation into RCSA, OpRisk reporting, and issue/remediation management.
• Loss Event and Issue Management: Oversee operational loss events and issues, including ICT‑related incidents; ensure proper classification, escalation, root‑cause analysis and remediation.
• RCSA Process: Plan, execute and continuously improve the annual Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process in close collaboration with business units, including assessment of inherent risk, control effectiveness, and residual risk.
• Scenario Analysis & Capital Requirements: Coordinate and conduct scenario analyses to determine capital requirements for Operational Risk. Ensure robust calculation of regulatory capital under Pillar 1 (CRR) and economic capital under Pillar 2.
• Reporting & Governance: Prepare management reports, present in governance committees, and actively contribute to projects and working groups.
• Data Quality & Review & Challenge: Perform data quality assurance and review & challenge on OpRisk and ICT‑related operational risk data.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with MaRisk, CRR/KWG and Basel OpRisk principles; support audits and supervisory reviews.
• Cooperate with the Information Security & BCM function on DORA‑related operational implications, without owning these frameworks.
• Risk Culture & Training: Promote a strong risk-aware culture and support awareness and training initiatives across the organization.

About you

You bring deep expertise in Operational Risk Management and are comfortable operating in a regulatory environment. The ideal candidate should have:

• Several years of professional experience in Operational Risk Management, ideally with proven exposure to technology‑driven operational risks.
• Strong understanding of operational processes, IT‑related dependencies and how ICT issues can trigger operational risks (no deep IS technical expertise required)
• A university degree in economics, finance, mathematics or a related field.
• Profound knowledge of regulatory frameworks (MaRisk, CRR, KWG) and DORA/BAIT from an OpRisk integration perspective.
• Hands‑on experience with RCSA processes, scenario analysis and capital calculations (Pillar 1 & Pillar 2).
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to translate technical incidents or assessments into operational‑risk impacts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and German.
• High integrity, resilience and ability to explain complex topics in a clear way.

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

Please note we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, regardless of background, religion, sexual orientation or identity. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive and contribute with their unique skills.