Risk Analyst

Barclay Simpson; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management firm in London seeks a Risk Analyst to enhance risk and compliance processes. The role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders across various teams to ensure effective risk management and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have experience in risk or controls roles, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in risk assessment methodologies. This position offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Bonus

Pension

Development support

Qualifications

• Experience in a risk or controls-focused role within a technology platform provider.
• Familiarity with RCSA processes and operational risk best practices.
• Confident in engaging with various business teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and improve risk and control processes, including risk assessments and control testing.
• Support regulatory readiness and alignment with the Risk Management Framework.
• Monitor, track, and report on risk events and mitigation plans.

Skills

Risk assessment

Control testing

Incident management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Excel skills

Job description

The Risk Analyst will be responsible for embedding and operating first line risk and compliance processes across the UK business. This role is hands-on and varied, covering risk assessments, control testing, incident management, and support for regulatory and business change.

You will work directly with senior stakeholders across sales, strategy, client service, and change teams, helping the business meet its risk obligations and improve operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and improve first line risk and control processes, including risk assessments (RCSA), control testing, and risk incident management.
• Support regulatory readiness and ensure alignment with the firm’s Risk Management Framework.
• Monitor, track, and report on risk events, breaches, and mitigation plans.
• Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Financial Crime teams on monitoring, reviews, and awareness.
• Support client, regulatory, and audit requests, including due diligence and RFP responses.
• Participate in regulatory change and business-led initiatives, advising on risk impact and required controls.
• Maintain records, risk registers, and key metrics (KRIs) and escalate emerging risks as needed.
• Help embed a risk-aware culture through training, coaching, and clear communication.

Experience & Skills Required

• Experience in a risk or controls-focused role within a technology platform provider.
• Familiarity with RCSA processes and operational risk best practices.
• Confident working with the business – (Sales, strategy, client service, and change teams)
• Clear communicator—able to engage with stakeholders across different levels and teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.
• Good Excel and general IT skills; project experience a plus.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a high-impact role with visibility across senior management.
• Help shape risk processes in a growing and agile business.
• Exposure to a wide range of risk types, regulatory themes, and client work.
• Hybrid working model with a modern office space in central London.
• Strong package including private healthcare, bonus, pension, and development support.

We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics.