Head of Operational Risk - Regulated FS Leader (Hybrid)

Harvey Nash Plc; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Plc, recruiting for a leading Bank in Edinburgh, seeks a Head of Operational Risk to lead and strengthen the bank's operational risk framework during a period of growth and regulatory focus.

Reporting into the Chief Risk Officer, this role requires deep financial services experience and a proven track record of embedding risk frameworks within regulated environments. The position is hybrid and initially 6 months Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Significant operational risk experience within a regulated financial services environment.
• Experience operating at Head of Risk, Senior Operational Risk Manager or equivalent level.
• Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, governance and risk management best practice.
• Experience presenting risk matters to Executive and Board-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational risk function and act as the subject matter expert for operational risk across the Bank.
• Maintain and enhance the operational risk framework, policies and governance processes.
• Oversee risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Ensure robust Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) processes are embedded across the organisation.
• Manage operational risk events, issues and actions through to resolution.
• Produce high-quality risk reporting for Executive Committees, Board Risk Committees and senior stakeholders.
• Challenge and support business areas in the management of operational risks.
• Lead scenario analysis, risk appetite monitoring and key risk indicator (KRI) reporting.
• Support regulatory engagement and ensure compliance with relevant risk management expectations.
• Work closely with Internal Audit, Compliance and business leaders to drive a strong risk culture.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to risk team members where applicable.

Skills

Operational risk management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory engagement

Risk reporting

Job description

Harvey Nash Plc, recruiting for a leading Bank in Edinburgh, seeks a Head of Operational Risk to lead and strengthen the bank's operational risk framework during a period of growth and regulatory focus.

Reporting into the Chief Risk Officer, this role requires deep financial services experience and a proven track record of embedding risk frameworks within regulated environments. The position is hybrid and initially 6 months Inside IR35.