Risk Management Specialist

Pontoon; England; Hybrid; GBP 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An employment consultancy in Chester is seeking a Risk Management Specialist. The ideal candidate will manage network infrastructure risks and support compliance audits. Strong problem-solving skills and experience with Microsoft Excel are essential. This role offers a salary of £73,000 and requires three days on-site work per week.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Risk Management or Business Analysis.
• Basic understanding of WAN/LAN Network Technologies.
• Experience in a large enterprise environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report risks associated with network infrastructure.
• Coordinate risk assessment schedules with stakeholders.
• Support internal compliance audits.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Overview

Risk Management Specialist — Location: Chester (3 days on-site required). Contract Length: 12 months to be extended. Salary: 73,000.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of Banking and Financial Services? We are seeking a passionate and proactive Risk Management Specialist to join our vibrant Network Service Assurance organization. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact while growing your skills, this is the role for you!

Position Overview

As a Risk Management Specialist, you will play a key role in managing and reporting risks associated with our network infrastructure. You\'ll help ensure that our processes, procedures, and controls align with our risk framework. Your insights will guide our teams in adhering to enterprise standards and navigating compliance requirements, making you an essential part of our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality outputs while owning assigned tasks with a proactive approach.
• Timely escalation of issues with proposed solutions.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with team members and key stakeholders.
• Manage network architecture risk assessments and documentation.
• Coordinate risk assessment schedules and planning activities with stakeholders.
• Support internal compliance audits, representing network technology throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Collect evidence, report findings, and validate issue remediation.

What We\'re Looking For

• A strong background as a Risk Management / Business Analyst with a knack for problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Basic understanding of WAN/LAN Network Technologies and familiarity with compliance risks.
• Experience in a large enterprise environment is a plus!
• Detail-oriented and organized, demonstrating diligence in your work.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, along with proficiency in Microsoft Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex data analytics concepts clearly.
• Prior experience in the banking or financial services sector is beneficial.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.