Global Operational Risk Manager

Taylor Root; England; On-site; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A boutique global investment management firm is seeking an experienced Operational Risk Manager for their London office. This permanent position offers a salary up to £130,000 plus excellent benefits, focusing on developing the operational risk framework and leading risk assessments to mitigate investment risks effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational risk management within an investment management firm.
• Strong understanding of front-to-back investment processes and associated risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations (UCITS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the firm’s operational risk framework, policies, and procedures.
• Lead risk assessments across business units and support the implementation of controls.
• Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs), incidents, and emerging risks.
• Partner with teams to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.

Skills

Operational risk management

Investment process understanding

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Our client, a boutique global investment management firm headquartered in London, is seeking an experienced and proactive Operational Risk Manager to join the London office.

This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to shape and enhance the firm’s operational risk framework in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Base pay and benefits

This is a permanent position paying up to £130,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

No sponsorship

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the firm’s operational risk framework, policies, and procedures.
• Lead risk assessments across business units and support the implementation of controls.
• Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs), incidents, and emerging risks.
• Partner with teams to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.

Requirements

• Proven experience in operational risk management within an investment management firm.
• Strong understanding of front-to-back investment processes and associated risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Familiarity with regulatory expectations (UCITS).

Seniority

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industry

• Investment Management and Financial Services