Enterprise & Operational Risk Manager

Capital Group; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-off and health benefits

Flexible work options

2-for-1 matching gifts for charitable 

Annual grants for organizations you支持

Job summary

Capital Group is seeking a senior enterprise risk leader to oversee risk management across business areas, coordinate SOC 1 and ICARA programs, and drive continuous improvement. You will partner with senior associates globally and guide a team of risk professionals while aligning with our core values.

The role emphasizes proactive risk assessment, governance, and strategic partnership to protect clients and capital. A strong track record in financial services risk is preferred.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of risk management practices and their application to financial services.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including with senior leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams (global in scope).
• Experience driving results with diverse teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong conflict resolution, influencing and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise risk discussions with senior management to identify key risks and controls.
• Lead the SOC 1 audit program coordination with business areas and external auditors.
• Drive ICARA processes and ensure end-to-end capital adequacy reviews and approvals.
• Develop and lead high-performing risk management teams and ensure alignment with CG core values.
• Provide expert risk management guidance to clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Job description

“I can be myself at work.”

You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.

We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.

“I can influence my income.”

You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

“I can lead a full life.”

You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones

This role reports to the GRM Enterprise & Operational Risk Senior Manager and is responsible for providing valuable enterprise and operational risk management expertise, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of CG’s core business functions, and providing leadership and direction on both proactive and reactive risk management efforts. You will also demonstrate an ability to lead a team of associates responsible for a variety of risk management activities and manage the execution of continuous improvement activities.

Primary responsibilities/essential functions:

Risk Management Execution:

• Oversee the execution of in-depth risk directed discussions with business areas (including senior management) to identify key risks and controls. Oversee the globalization of the enterprise risk management framework and/or the maintenance of existing entity level risk registers which document the inherent and residual risk scores for each risk relevant to the entity.
• Oversee the operational event response process (SWAT process) to enable prompt event resolution, and partner with the relevant business area(s) to complete the necessary event reports, identify adequate proposed control enhancements, and support the periodic exception report review and SOX certification processes.
• Review regular risk reports and lead presentations to executive management, governance committees and other stakeholders providing balanced risk management perspective, detailing relevant operational events and other risk management activities and initiatives.
• Oversee the continuous review and evolution of the risk management framework in response to business and regulatory change, and support implementation of change where needed.
• Oversee the activities supporting the SOC 1 audit program including working with leadership from the impacted business areas and external auditors.
• Provide risk management subject expertise and oversee responses to external requests for information from existing or prospective clients and other financial intermediaries
• Drive the Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment (ICARA) Process for relevant CG entities, including the calculation of required capital levels, and see process through from end to end including preparation, validation and Board approval.
• Influence and partner with senior associates across the organization
• Lead other risk management activities and/or other special projects as needed.

Develop High-Performing Teams:

• Reinforces and models CG core values
• Motivate and develop a high-performing team through coaching, mentoring, identifying stretch opportunities, assigning work, setting goals and managing performance

Leading Capital Expectations:

• Enhance our cultureModel our core values and lead with optimism.Create a culture of excellence that motivates associates to deliver at their highest potential.Build trust and foster an environment where all associates feel they belong.Inspire a shared sense of purpose in our daily work.

Develop our people

• Thoughtfully design development plans and champion continuous learning to keep skills current.Actively develop associates through clear and candid feedback, coaching and challenging work experiences.Leverage diverse perspectives to build high-performing teams.Mentor the next generation of leaders.

Invest in yourself

• Hold yourself accountable in becoming the best version of yourself as a leader.Seek out and be open to feedback.Pursue opportunities that expand your skills and confidence.Be curious; keep learning with a future focused approach.

Drive Results

• Deliver and drive accountability for business outcomes tied to LTSP priorities and metrics.Promote a “One-CG” mentality; collaborate across groups and geographies.Embrace simplicity and scale to meet increasingly complex client needs.Empower teams to creatively shape business success.

Required Skills/Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of risk management practices and their application to the asset management business.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including with larger groups and senior leaders
• Ability to manage both people and multiple projects (including those global in scope)
• Experience in driving results for diverse teams which operate in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent conflict resolution, influencing and delegation skills
• Excellent organizational agility and collaboration skills, including with team members regionally and globally
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment in resolving matters of high complexity
• Excellent planning, organization, and project management skills
• Intellectual curiosity, analytical and problem-solving skills in areas of high complexity
• Ability to oversee and direct the identification and interpretation of meaningful information through the interrogation of large amounts of data (i.e., data analytics)