Risk Business Partner

Close Brothers Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK merchant banking group is seeking a Risk Business Partner to embed effective risk processes and manage non-financial risks. This role involves collaboration with various teams and continuous improvement of risk management practices. Candidates should have a degree and experience in risk management within retail banking. The position supports hybrid working.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Support for hybrid working

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in financial services risk from industry or consultancy.
• Hands-on experience in risk management within retail banking.
• Understanding of operational risk monitoring in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Champion risk culture and embed non-financial risk appetite.
• Partner with teams to assess risks and strengthen controls.
• Drive efficiency in risk management processes.

Skills

Risk management

Clear communication

Relationship building

Operational risk frameworks

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Job description

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don\'t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

Join Close Brothers as a Risk Business Partner and help shape the way we manage non-financial risks. In this key role, you\'ll act as a trusted business partner by embedding smart, effective processes that support the identification, reporting, and escalation of risks. Your work will help ensure our risk practices are consistent and aligned with our strategic goals.

You\'ll be part of a supportive team that values fresh thinking, clear communication, and a proactive approach. If you enjoy working with others to drive operational excellence and want to be part of a business that\'s moving forward with purpose, we\'d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Champion risk culture - Embed non-financial risk appetite across the Motor business, supporting and constructively challenging leadership through strong relationship building and active participation in governance forums.
• Be a trusted advisor - Partner with teams to assess risks, strengthen controls, and ensure activities align with Group policies and defined risk appetite.
• Drive smarter processes - Continuously improve how we manage risk by challenging existing ways of working and helping shape more efficient, effective solutions.
• Support key initiatives - Provide risk oversight across business projects, new products, and change programmes, ensuring risks are identified and managed early.
• Collaborate across functions - Work closely with Audit, Compliance, and Group Risk teams to share insights, align review plans, and stay ahead of emerging risks.
• Lead risk assessments - Facilitate regular risk and control reviews, scenario workshops, and key risk indicator updates to keep our risk profile current and well-managed.
• Enable informed decisions - Deliver clear, high-quality recommendations and guidance to help the business take smart, informed risks that support our strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bring a degree-level education (or equivalent experience) and a solid foundation in financial services risk, whether from industry or consultancy.
• Have hands-on experience in risk management, with a strong understanding of operational and conduct risk frameworks in a retail banking setting.
• Know your stuff when it comes to industry best practices and the wider regulatory landscape in financial services.
• Communicate clearly and confidently, whether you\'re writing reports or speaking with senior leaders, you know how to get your message across.
• Have experience running operational risk programmes in consumer credit or retail banking environments.
• Understand how operational risk is monitored and managed within financial services, and you\'re ready to bring that expertise to a fast-moving team.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:

• Have relevant knowledge of industry process, control and risk frameworks (e.g. ISO, COCO).

For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group