Head of Operational Risk & Resilience

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Financial Services is seeking a Head of Operational Risk & Resilience in Manchester. This exciting leadership role involves developing and implementing risk management frameworks, managing third-party risks, and enhancing operational resilience. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in senior risk roles, collaborating with senior leaders to drive risk insights and strategies. This position offers flexible working options, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working including home working options

Qualifications

• Experience in senior risk roles with operational risk exposure.
• Ability to develop risk management frameworks and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational risk management frameworks.
• Manage third-party risk relationships and compliance.
• Enhance operational resilience through strategic initiatives.

Skills

Operational Risk Management

Risk Mitigation Strategies

Vendor Management

Operational Resilience

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Professional Risk Management Certification

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Exciting leadership role in a well-known Financial Services business.
• Excellent package and salary on offer.

About Our Client

A well-known Financial Services business with offices in Manchester.

Job Description

The Head of Operational Risk & Resilience will be responsible for:

• Operational risk: Developing and implementing an operational risk management and control framework; identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational risks; reporting on risk insights and trends; developing risk mitigation strategies; collaborating with oversight teams; providing training on operational risk management; leading input into RCSAs and ICARAs.
• Third-party risk: Managing relationships with vendors; maintaining control frameworks; ensuring compliance with standards; preparing documentation; developing dashboards and reports; supporting assessments; building stakeholder relationships.
• Operational Resilience: Developing strategies to enhance resilience; identifying critical services; working with IT for robust workarounds; monitoring resilience metrics.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have experience in senior risk roles, with exposure to operational risk, resilience, and third-party risks, and experience working with senior leaders.

What's on Offer

• Flexible working including home working options.