Operational Risk Manager

Danos Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos Group in London is seeking an Operational Risk Manager to join the London team on a hybrid basis for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on strengthening the Operational Risk Management Framework and related controls across the business.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in Operational/Non-Financial Risk within insurance or broader financial services, with the ability to start within one month.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational Risk or Non-Financial Risk.
• Strong understanding of OR Frameworks, RCSAs and second-line assurance.
• Insurance or financial services experience desirable.
• Available to start within one month.

Responsibilities

• Support the enhancement and embedding of the Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) and Internal Control Framework (ICF).
• Partner with first-line teams to strengthen risk and control processes, including RCSAs, KRIs, KCIs, and operational risk training.
• Produce risk reporting and management information for senior leadership, Risk Committees, and the Board.
• Deliver second-line oversight through control testing, assurance activities, and challenge across operational risk, technology, change, and operational resilience.
• Support enterprise-wide operational risk initiatives, including governance, scenario analysis, and risk culture programmes.

Skills

Operational risk

Non-financial risk

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Working with a leading life insurance and pensions firm seeking an Operational Risk Manager to join their London team (hybrid) on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. Great opportunity for someone with a strong background in operational or non-financial risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the enhancement and embedding of the Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) and Internal Control Framework (ICF).
• Partner with first-line teams to strengthen risk and control processes, including RCSAs, KRIs, KCIs, and operational risk training.
• Produce risk reporting and management information for senior leadership, Risk Committees, and the Board.
• Deliver second-line oversight through control testing, assurance activities, and challenge across operational risk, technology, change, and operational resilience.
• Support enterprise-wide operational risk initiatives, including governance, scenario analysis, and risk culture programmes.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience within Operational Risk or Non-Financial Risk
• Strong understanding of Operational Risk Frameworks, RCSAs, and second-line assurance activities.
• Experience within insurance or broader financial services is highly desirable.
• Available to start within one month