Information & Operational Risk- Clearing Bank (AVP/VP Level)

Robert Walters; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pan-European clearing bank is seeking an Information & Operational Risk Officer to provide oversight in risk management. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in operational or IT risk, alongside a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks. You will work in a hybrid model, engaging with senior stakeholders and delivering critical risk assessments. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £90,000 - £105,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in operational risk or non-financial risk management.
• Strong understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, and UK/EU regulatory expectations.
• Ability to produce clear, insightful risk reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and assurance on information security and operational risk.
• Review and challenge 1st Line risk assessments.
• Lead risk assessments and independent reviews.

Skills

Operational risk expertise

Information/IT risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant qualifications (CISA, CISSP, CRISC)

Job description

Information & Operational Risk Officer - European Clearing Bank (AVP/VP Level)

London - Hybrid working - Exclusive opportunity

A leading pan‑European clearing bank has partnered exclusively with us to appoint an Information & Operational Risk Officer. The position sits in the 2nd Line (AVP/VP level) within an established non‑financial risk management team, focusing on both the UK and wider European business.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing independent oversight and assurance on information security, cyber, data management, operational risk, fraud, and business continuity
• Reviewing and challenging 1st Line risk assessments, incident management, and the implementation of control frameworks in line with internal and regulatory requirements (e.g. DORA, EMIR, MiFID II)
• Leading risk self‑assessments, deep dives, and independent reviews on major change, technology initiatives, and new products
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders across IT, Compliance, Operations and business management, including regular reporting to management committees and engagement with regional regulators (FCA, ECB, Dutch central bank)
• Helping to shape risk appetite and resilience metrics across UK and continental European activities, and delivering material for both local and group‑level governance

Requirements

• Experience (typically 5‑10 years) in operational risk, information or IT risk, or non‑financial risk management within wholesale/clearing, investment banking, or market infrastructure
• Demonstrable expertise in frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, DORA and strong awareness of evolving UK/EU regulatory expectations
• Ability to deliver independent risk opinions, challenge constructively, and produce clear, insightful risk reporting for senior audiences
• Strong stakeholder management skills with proven track record influencing across varied functions and geographies
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or similar) are highly regarded

Why Apply?

• Engage at the centre of risk governance for a major European clearing franchise
• Hybrid working, London office presence 2‑3 days/week

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Risk & Compliance
Focus: Risk - Operational Risk
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: £90,000 - £105,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: City of London
FULL_TIME
Job Reference: PDJCUZ-F0702FF6
Date posted: 24 November 2025
Consultant: Hadjra Sohawon