Operational Risk Manager

Anonymous; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment firm is looking for an Operational Risk Manager to join their London-based Enterprise Risk team. This hands-on role involves assessing controls, analyzing risk data, and identifying emerging risks.

The ideal candidate will use technology and AI to improve risk management processes and provide measurable business value. The successful candidate will need strong experience in Operational Risk and an analytical mindset. Financial services or fintech experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Controls Testing, or Risk Assurance.
• Strong understanding of risk assessments, control testing, and incident management.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to identify trends and control weaknesses.
• Exposure to SQL, Python, BI tools, AI, or data modelling preferred.
• Financial services, fintech, or technology experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess controls and analyze risk data.
• Identify emerging risks and drive risk improvements.
• Leverage technology and AI for insights.

Skills

Operational Risk

Internal Audit

Controls Testing

Risk Assurance

Analytical Skills

SQL

Python

Business Intelligence Tools

AI

Data Modelling

Job description

A leading global investment firm is seeking an Operational Risk Manager to join its London-based Enterprise Risk team.

This is a hands‑on role focused on assessing controls, analyzing risk data, identifying emerging risks, and helping build a more connected, data‑driven view of the firm's risk environment. The successful candidate will leverage technology and AI to uncover insights, challenge existing processes, and drive meaningful risk improvements across the business.

Key Requirements

• Experience in Operational Risk, Internal Audit, Controls Testing, or Risk Assurance
• Strong understanding of risk assessments, control testing, and incident management
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to identify trends and control weaknesses
• Exposure to SQL, Python, BI tools, AI, or data modelling preferred
• Financial services, fintech, or technology experience strongly preferred

The team is looking for someone who will challenge assumptions, understand how the business operates, identify root causes, and help implement practical solutions that create measurable business value.