Operational Risk Manager

Bucks & Berks Recruitment PLC Careers; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Operational Risk Manager to oversee and manage operational risks across the organisation. This role is office-based in Slough with a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum, plus benefits. The ideal candidate will take ownership of risk processes and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective risk management. Hybrid working is available after probation, allowing for 3 days in the office and 2 at home.

Benefits

Company car

Qualifications

• Proactive and experienced in operational risk management.
• Ability to identify, measure, and monitor risks.
• Strong collaboration skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify, measure, and monitor potential risks across the business.
• Conduct business impact assessments to highlight potential risks.
• Perform quarterly second-line controls to ensure risks are managed.

Job description

Our client is looking for a proactive and experienced Operational Risk Manager to support the Head of Risk in overseeing and managing all aspects of Operational Risk across the organisation. In this newly created key role, you will play a vital part in strengthening our client's risk framework and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of risk processes and delivering on actions required to reduce Operational Risk.

£60,000 - £65,000 per annum plus benefits including company car

Office-based in Slough , hybrid working after probation (3 days in office, 2 at home)

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, measure, and monitor potential risks across the business, collaborating closely with key stakeholders.
• Conduct business impact assessments to highlight potential risks.
• Perform quarterly second-line controls, ensuring risks are properly managed and developing action plans to address any issues.
• Lead and manage the annual Operational Risk Mapping process, applying Basel risk categories to ensure comprehensive risk oversight across the organisation.
• Test the adequacy and effectiveness of first line controls.
• Carry out root-cause analysis of operational events and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Support both ad-hoc and recurring risk projects, including segregation-of-duties analysis.

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