Operational Risk Analyst

Squarepoint Capital; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a proactive Operational Risk Analyst to enhance risk resilience and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in operational risk management. This role involves identifying risks, investigating incidents, and working with teams to implement control measures. If you are self-motivated and detail-oriented, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to the organization's risk culture.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in Compliance, Operational Risk, or related fields.
• Ability to convey complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report operational risks across functions.
• Investigate incidents and develop action plans.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Critical Thinking

Tools

MS Excel

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks that could impede the successful execution of business processes and strategies. This position requires someone with strong analytical skills, a keen ability to evaluate complex systems, and a proactive approach to risk management.

• Identify, track and report operational risks across functions and processes, and prepare risk reports and dashboards for management.
• Investigate operational risk incidents and perform root cause analysis and work with relevant teams to develop action plans to remediate risk exposures.
• Ensure lessons learned from incidents are applied to prevent recurrence, and work with business units to design and implement control measures.
• Provide recommendations for improvements to processes and workflows to enhance risk resilience.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to promote risk awareness and embed a strong risk culture within the organization.
• Monitor external regulatory changes and assess their impact on operational risk controls and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards related to operational risk.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good attention to detail, and a proven track record in Compliance, Operational Risk, or related fields (1-3 years).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other data analysis tools, and familiarity with financial services, fintech, or other regulated industries.
• Proactive and self-motivated individual with a strong sense of accountability, high level of integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively, with strong critical thinking and a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.