Engineer

Capital One; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Risk Manager to support strategic risk management and decision-making. In this role, you will employ analytical skills to identify risks and support business partners while communicating complex ideas effectively. You will work collaboratively with various teams to implement risk strategies that enhance business performance. This permanent, full-time role is based in the Nottingham Head Office with a hybrid working model, requiring at least two days in the office each week.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion networks

Support for mental wellbeing

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adept at data mastery.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to various audiences.
• Skilled in methodical decision-making and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of business strategies and risk profiles.
• Identify and assess regulatory impacts using Enterprise Risk Assessments.
• Provide guidance on implementing risk policies and programs.
• Drive collaboration between risk and business support functions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Influence

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

As a Risk Manager in the UK Risk Office, you will provide professional risk judgment that enables business partners to tackle major business challenges. In this role, you will lean into your analytical and problem‑solving skills by developing and deploying innovative solutions to mitigate risks to the business, and you will grow your strategic and influencing skills as you create and implement risk strategies that enable the company to win in the market. You will create order out of complexity and uncertainty and enable confident, data‑inspired decision making. You will thrive in a cross‑functional and collaborative environment that values unique perspectives, rewards innovation, and challenges the status quo. As an integral member of the team, you will have a high level of exposure across the business partnering closely with senior business and risk office leaders, Marketing & Analytics, compliance, legal, and Operational Risk Management.

What You Will Do

• Develop a deep understanding of business strategies, products, services, and risk profile;
• Identify and assess the impact of the changing regulatory environment on business objectives and risk appetite through the use of Enterprise Risk Assessments;
• Analyse data to proactively identify risks and trends and provide insights that support internal customers in decision‑making;
• Provide guidance and advice to business partners on implementing risk policies and programs;
• Drive collaboration between the risk, compliance, legal, and other business support functions;
• Ensure independent escalation of risk management gaps, issues, and concerns to executive management and, including emerging risks and regulatory focus areas;
• Identify opportunities to improve risk management practices and develop solutions to perfect risk management, eliminate waste, and deliver an exceptional customer experience;
• Drive containment and remediation of process breakdowns in conjunction with compliance, legal and business process teams;
• Audit and Exam Management – Provide support to M&A during audits and regulatory exams;
• Support delivery of key risk mitigation and remediation activities;
• Leverage strong written and verbal communication skills to present risk topics to business and functional stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Curious and Analytical – You ask why, explore possibilities, and bring your unique perspective to the table. You are comfortable with ambiguity and are a truth seeker. You make it your business to master the data and signals to drive innovative solutions that are grounded in evidence.
• Communicative and Influential – You communicate complex ideas concisely and convincingly. You adjust your communication to your audience and are comfortable with presenting to executive leadership.
• Discerning and Deliberative – You are careful and methodical, navigate uncertainty and risks expertly, and have a knack for steering the team away from impulsive or ill‑informed decisions.
• Action‑Oriented and Results‑Driven – You have a desire to take action, try new things, and sometimes fail. Roadblocks won’t set you back because you’ll stay focused on your goals. You’re organized, able to juggle multiple deliverables, and prioritize your work while keeping the customer at the forefront of everything you do.
• Up for a Challenge – Big, undefined, unfamiliar, and complex problems will be exciting for you as you work to identify well‑rounded solutions. You have an insatiable appetite for learning and are constantly seeking out new challenges.
• Collaborative and Team‑Oriented – You value diverse perspectives and seek insights from others. You bring energy to the group and rally them around a common goal.

We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race at Work charters, Stonewall, and UpReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, including:

• REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies.
• OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates.
• Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all.
• Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech.
• EmpowHER – network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry.

Please note that due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year holiday period, recruitment activities for this role could extend into January 2026.

Contract type: Permanent. Hours: Full‑time, 35 hrs. Location: Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week).