Operational Risk Manager (Permanent) in Sheffield

Energy Jobline ZR; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Sheffield seeks a Data Risk & Control Monitoring Manager to improve data governance and regulatory compliance in financial services. The role involves developing data risk frameworks and engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in data risk and control, be familiar with governance tools, and possess strong communication skills. This position supports a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in financial services data risk.
• Strong understanding of compliance obligations.
• Skilled in developing data quality indicators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data risk frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data quality.
• Translate governance policies into operational processes.

Skills

Experience in data risk, controls, and governance

Understanding of data management regulations

Developing data control metrics and KCIs

Familiarity with data governance tools

Confident communication skills

Experience in Risk or Compliance functions

Delivering regulatory transformation initiatives

Data control automation exposure

Professional certifications in data governance

Tools

Collibra

Solidatus

Job description

Job Description

Data Risk & Control Monitoring Manager – Sheffield (Hybrid) – Permanent. Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on-site). Type: Permanent. Sector: Consultancy / Financial Services / Data & Analytics. We’re partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit a Data Risk & Control Monitoring Manager for their growing Data & Analytics practice. This role offers the chance to make a real impact with high-profile clients in the financial services sector by shaping and embedding effective data risk and control frameworks that strengthen governance and regulatory compliance.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to business, risk, compliance, and technology teams — ensuring that data is properly governed, controlled, and aligned with enterprise and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data risk and control frameworks, including the design of key control indicators (KCIs).
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data quality, usage, access, and retention.
• Work closely with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit functions to ensure consistent regulatory alignment.
• Translate governance policies and standards into operational data control processes across business units.
• Lead cross-functional teams to embed sustainable data management and monitoring practices within client organisations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in data risk, controls, and governance within financial services.
• Strong understanding of data management regulations and compliance obligations.
• Skilled in developing and tracking data control metrics, KCIs, and data quality indicators.
• Familiar with data management & governance tools such as Collibra, Solidatus, or similar platforms.
• Confident communicator who can translate technical data risk concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous work within or alongside Risk or Compliance (Second Line of Defence) functions.
• Experience delivering data governance or control capabilities as part of regulatory transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to data control automation, dashboarding, or issue management workflows.
• Professional certifications in data governance, risk management, or audit disciplines.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a consultancy that’s driving transformation in data governance and risk management across financial services. You’ll have the freedom to shape data control strategies, work with senior stakeholders, and contribute to a culture focused on innovation, quality, and compliance — all while enjoying a flexible hybrid setup in Sheffield.

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