Global Risk Senior Analyst

Boston Consulting Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks a Global Risk Senior Analyst to lead risk assessments, develop analytics tools, and support governance meetings. The ideal candidate has 4-6+ years in risk management, is experienced with SQL, Python, and similar tools, and possesses strong analytical skills. They will work closely with diverse stakeholders and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership, emphasizing effective communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years in risk management, compliance, or audit.
• Master’s or certifications like ARM/RIMS-CRMP a plus.
• Fluent English and high professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Leading risk assessments aligned with business strategy.
• Developing dashboards to visualize key risk trends.
• Creating and maintaining standardized risk reports.
• Supporting annual Audit & Risk Committee meetings.
• Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Risk management

Data analytics

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk, business, data science, or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

About BCG

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. Founded in 1963, BCG helps clients with total transformation‑inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, build competitive advantage, and drive bottom‑line impact. BCG’s diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. Through a uniquely collaborative model we generate results that allow our clients to thrive.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced risk professional to join BCG’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team as a Global Risk Senior Analyst. The ERM team is a strategic partner in enabling responsible entrepreneurship by identifying, assessing, and managing the firm’s most significant risks. Operating under an integrated risk‑management framework, the ERM team works closely with business and functional leaders to ensure risk awareness and resilience across the organization. They deliver continuous risk monitoring, advanced analytics, and scenario analysis to inform decision‑making and serve as trusted advisors to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading risk assessments for part of the business, aligning with strategy and appetite as part of the semi‑annual risk register updates
• Developing dashboards and analytics tools to identify and visualize key risk trends
• Applying automation, AI, and data analysis to enhance early warning and forecasting
• Creating and maintaining standardized risk reports for leadership and governance bodies
• Supporting 8‑10 annual Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) meetings, including logistics, materials, and follow‑up
• Coordinating the firm‑wide ARC Memo and related performance and engagement metrics
• Analyzing complex data and translating insights into clear actions
• Managing multiple projects with precision and attention to detail
• Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Writing crisp, executive‑ready documents
• Working independently while building strong cross‑functional relationships

Qualifications

• 4‑6+ years in risk management, compliance, or audit (professional services preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in risk, business, data science, or related field (Master’s or certifications like ARM/RIMS‑CRMP a plus)
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI) preferred
• Understanding of AI/ML, data architecture, and business intelligence platforms
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Fluent English and high professional integrity