Operational Risk Manager

Pontoon Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Digital Recruiter to enhance their Operational Risk and Resilience frameworks. This role involves supporting the Head of Operational Risk and Resilience in governance and management processes while leading reviews of risk events and issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational risk management, particularly in Corporate Banking and Treasury. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative environment, ensuring robust risk management practices across the organization. If you're passionate about operational risk and ready to take on new challenges, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in Operational Risk and Resilience frameworks.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Operational Risk and Resilience in governance.
• Lead reviews of Operational Risk Events and reporting.

Skills

Operational Risk Management

Operational Resilience Frameworks

Stakeholder Management

Relationship Management

Governance Reporting

Influencing Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Pontoon Solutions

Principal Digital Recruiter at Pontoon Solutions (Adecco)

London – hybrid

10 month contract

Purpose of Job

1. To support the Head of Operational Risk and Resilience in the BAU governance and management of the Operational Risk Management Framework.
2. To execute Operational Risk and Operational Resilience related processes, which includes:
1. Leading the review and challenge of Operational Risk Events
2. Leading the review and challenge of Risk Issues, Actions and Risk Acceptances
3. Production of Operational Risk reporting for the Operational Risk and Resilience Committee (monthly), ExCo (monthly) and Board Risk Committee (quarterly)
4. Coordinate the Key Risk Indicator process
5. Support and guide more junior staff in their BAU processing
3. Participate in any initiatives to enhance the BAU operation and future state of the framework.
4. To deputise for the Head of Operational Risk and Resilience in relevant forums, working groups and committees as required.

Background

This role requires a hands-on approach to the review and challenge of first-line outputs as well as production of reporting and execution of BAU processes, in a timely and robust manner. These deliverables concern CM Ltd and EMEA-wide Entities and Branches. The incumbent will be proficient at various applications such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word to create information such as tables, graphs and other information in a presentable and streamlined manner.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. Assist the Head of Operational Risk and Resilience by supporting the effective development, oversight, support, execution, analysis, challenge and embedding of operational risk in the business. This includes:
1. Leading the review and challenge of Operational Risk Events
2. Leading the review and challenge of Risk Issues, Actions and Risk Acceptances
3. Production of Operational Risk reporting for the Operational Risk and Resilience Committee (monthly), ExCo (monthly) and Board Risk Committee (quarterly)
4. Coordinate the Key Risk Indicator process
5. Support and guide more junior staff in their BAU processing

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential Technical Experience

1. Demonstrable and deep experience of Operational Risk and Resilience frameworks
2. Demonstrable and deep experience of Operational Risk management across Corporate Banking, Treasury and Investment Banking products
3. Knowledge and experience of capital markets business (especially Securities and Derivatives products along with relevant rules and customs).
4. Strong and recent experience of leading/ providing thought leadership on operational risk and operational resilience frameworks across a region
5. Strong and recent experience of developing, implementing and maintaining a proactive ‘relationship management’ approach to operational risk and operational resilience with front office business units and functions
6. Strong experience of non-financial committee governance and meaningful reporting
7. Understanding of the financial regulation relating to Operational Risk and Operational Resilience

Knowledge requirements

1. Ability to build strong working relationships
2. Culturally aware through regular interaction with regional entities
3. Ability to credibly represent the Bank with regulators
4. Demonstrable track record in stakeholder management
5. Influencing skills

If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration!

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Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

*Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other