Operational Risk Manager - Investment Management in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative investment firm in London is seeking an Operational Risk Manager to enhance their risk framework and ensure compliance with FCA regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational risk management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing team in a fast-paced sector, with the chance to advance your career in investment management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational risk management, ideally within investment firms.
• Knowledge of FCA regulatory expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance operational risk framework.
• Perform risk and control assessments.
• Monitor KRIs and escalate breaches.

Skills

Operational risk management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Professional qualifications (e.g. ICA, IRM, FRM)

Tools

Risk management tools/systems

Job description

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Job Description

Operational Risk Manager – Investment Management

Company Overview:

Our client is a leading alternative investment firm with a strong presence in real assets. With a reputation for innovation and disciplined investment processes, the firm manages capital on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth clients across global markets.

The business is seeking an experienced Operational Risk Manager to support its London-based Risk & Compliance team during a period of change and growth.

Role Overview

As the Operational Risk Manager, you will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks across the firm\'s investment and business operations. This is a hands-on position suitable for a risk professional who is confident operating independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and enhancement of the firm’s operational risk framework.
• Work closely with investment, operations, technology, and compliance teams to identify and assess operational risks across key business functions.
• Perform risk and control assessments (RCAs) and maintain the risk register.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, and track remediation actions through to resolution.
• Monitor KRIs (Key Risk Indicators) and operational risk appetite metrics, escalating breaches as appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation of risk reports for senior management, risk committees, and board presentations.
• Support regulatory and internal audit requests related to operational risk.
• Help embed a strong risk culture across the business through training, guidance, and collaboration.
• Participate in risk-related projects, including system implementations or regulatory change initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in operational risk management, ideally within an alternative investment firm, hedge fund, private equity, or broader asset management environment.
• Knowledge of FCA regulatory expectations and operational resilience best practices.
• Ability to work independently, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience using risk management tools/systems is advantageous.
• Professional qualifications (e.g. ICA, IRM, FRM, or similar) are a plus but not essential.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role and contribute to the firm’s continued success, we encourage you to apply.

For more details, please contact Jon Pettet at [e-mail]

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