Risk and Controls Specialist - Private Banking - London TWE41752

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in London is seeking a Risk Specialist to manage risk activities across departments. The role involves conducting risk assessments, analyzing operational risks, and enhancing the risk framework. Ideal candidates must have strong knowledge of risk management principles, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience in conducting control tests. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a culture of risk awareness and customer care.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and frameworks.
• Experience in analysing operational risks and conducting control tests.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Complete risk assessments and conduct control testing.
• Own the running RCSAs and report risks accordingly.
• Act as a central contact for risk matters and improve risk reporting.

Skills

Risk management principles

Operational risk analysis

Control testing

Customer focus

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

As a Risk Specialist, you will be responsible for risk management and control activities across assigned departments.

Role Responsibilities

• Complete risk assessments, conduct control testing, and ensure effective risk governance within the bank.
• Take ownership for running RCSAs and ensure that risks are reported in line with the Risk Management framework.
• Analyse potential Operational Risk events and embed processes to protect the business in case of such events.
• Embed awareness and appropriate processes for dealing with vulnerable customers.
• Act as a central point of contact for risk matters, working across departments and with oversight teams to maintain and improve risk controls and reporting.
• Strengthen the overall risk framework and support a culture that prioritises risk awareness and customer care.

Role Requirements

• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and frameworks
• Experience in analysing operational risks and supporting root cause analysis
• Proven ability to conduct control tests, process reviews, and assurance activities
• Commercial awareness with a strong customer focus
• Skills to develop and deliver risk management training and communications
• Exposure to broad aspects of risk management across business lines
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

If you feel you have the relevant experience for this newly created opportunity then please apply to this advert and send your CV to Anna Dunne at twentyAI.

twentyAI’s Governance, Risk and Controls function are a team of specialist consultants covering Regulatory Compliance mandates, Risk and Financial Crime both permanent and temporary, across Financial Services, Technology and Energy.