Operational Risk - Principal

InforCapital, partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Global Management is looking for a Principal in Operational Risk to lead the ORM program in London, supporting EMEA and global initiatives. The role demands overseeing risk governance and developing risk management initiatives, while collaborating with senior management for effective strategic solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a strong operational risk background, with opportunities for significant exposure to high-level decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational risk management.
• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication skills for senior management interaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee adherence to Apollo's operational risk management framework.
• Develop and manage risk initiatives within EMEA.
• Collaborate with senior management to deliver strategic solutions.

Skills

Risk Management

Data Analytics

Incident Management

Governance

Job description

# Operational Risk - PrincipalApollo Global ManagementPrincipalMulti-AssetLocationlondon, united-kingdomDate PostedJune 17, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Multi-Asset / Principal jobs in london, united-kingdom" are published.## About This RoleApollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) is one of the world's leading alternative asset managers with over $750 billion in assets under management across private equity, credit and real assets. Apollo is seeking a Principal, Operational Risk to lead the Operational Risk Management (ORM) program in London, supporting EMEA and global initiatives.The Principal, Operational Risk will serve as a critical risk adviser within the ORM function and to the broader firm, embedding risk management practices into day-to-day business processes focused on London with broader EMEA and global support responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:Risk Program Oversight: Oversee adherence to Apollo's operational risk management framework within London and across EMEA, including governance of the Risk and Control Inventory (RCI), Incident Management, Issue Management, Risk Assessment, and Key Risk Indicator Management. Ensure regular reviews of risk procedures and standards aligned with firm objectives, regulatory standards and client expectations.The role reports to the Head of ORM with a dotted line to the Regional COO. The candidate will be responsible for developing and managing a broad range of risk initiatives including Risk and Control Inventory Governance, Risk Assessment Planning and Prioritization, leveraging emerging risk frameworks, data analytics (including AI) and their risk management experience.Candidates will regularly have exposure to senior management and will work collaboratively across the firm to deliver strategic, innovative, and insightful solutions. This role is ideal for an experienced operational risk professional seeking a senior individual contributor opportunity within a world-class global alternative asset management platform.Apply for this Position