Risk Manager

code4; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Risk Manager to develop risk assessments and collaborate with business partners on risk policies. The role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a proactive attitude towards risk management. This permanent position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between home and office, along with competitive benefits including a pension scheme, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to a fully-serviced gym

Qualifications

• Curious and analytical, capable of handling ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Action-oriented and results-driven, able to juggle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of business strategies and risk profile.
• Identify regulatory impacts on business objectives.
• Analyze data to identify risks and support decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree or certification

Job description

About educação do cargo

Als Risk Manager im UK Risk Office übermitteln Sie professionelle Risikoabschätzungen, die Geschäftspartner befähigen, zentrale geschäftliche Herausforderungen zu bewältigen. Sie nutzen analytische und problemorientierte Fähigkeiten, um innovative Lösungen zur Risikominderung zu entwickeln und einzusetzen, und erweitern gleichzeitig Ihre strategischen und einflussreichen Kompetenzen, indem Sie Risikenanti legale Strategien erstellen und umsetzen, die dem genoten company. Dabei schaffen Sie Struktur und Klarheit in Komplexität und Unsicherheit und ermöglichen daten‑basierte Entscheidungen.

What you will do

• Develop a deep understanding of business strategies, products, services, and risk profile;




• Identify and assess the impact of the changing regulatory environment on business objectives and risk appetite through the use of Enterprise Risk Assessments;




• Analyse data to proactively identify risks and trends and provide bolets that support internal customers in decision-making;




• Provide guidance and advice to business partners on implementing risk policies and programs;




• Drive collaboration between the risk, compliance, legal, and other business support functions;




• Ensure independent escalation of risk management gaps, issues, and concerns to executive management, including emerging risks and regulatory focus areas;


یرہ

• Identify opportunities to improve risk management practices and develop solutions to perfect risk management, eliminate waste, and deliver an exceptional customer experience




• Drive containment and remediation of process breakdowns in conjunction with compliance, legal, and business process teams




• Audit and Exam Management – provide support to M&A during audits and regulatory exams; support in the delivery of key risk mitigation and remediation activities




• Leverage strong written and verbal communication skills to present risk topics to business and functional stakeholders

What we are looking for

• Curious and Analytical – you ask why, explore possibilities, and bring your unique perspective to the table. You handle ambiguity, are a truth seeker, and master data to drive evidence‑based solutions.




• Communicative and Influential – you convey complex ideas succinctly and convincingly, tailoring communication to your audience and presenting to executive leadership.




• Discerning and Deliberative – you are methodical, navigate uncertainty and risks precisely, and steer teams away from impulsive or ill‑informed decisions.




• Action‑Oriented and Results‑Driven – you take action, experiment, and persist through setbacks; you juggle multiple deliverables and keep the customer at the center of your work.




• Up for a Challenge – you thrive on big polis, undefined, unfamiliar, and complex problems, continuously learning and seeking new challenges.




• Collaborative and Team‑Oriented – you value diverse perspectives, seek insights, energize the group, and rally them toward a common goal.

Where and how you’ll work

This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham offices. We have a hybrid working model giving you flexibility to work from our offices and from home; you’ll be in the office three days a week (Tuesday‑Thursday). Many associates have flexible arrangements and we’re open to discussing others.

What’s in it for you

• Bring us all this and you’ll be rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation.




• High performers enjoy strong and diverse career progression, with heavy investment in development via Capital One University training programmes (and suitable external providers).




• Immediate access to core benefits: pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement, private medical insurance, with flexible benefits such as season‑ticket loans, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and enhanced parental leave.




• Open‑plan workspaces and accessible facilities; Nottingham head‑office has a fully‑serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms; London offers a rooftop running track and.bc café.

What you should know about how we recruit

We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and smart. We want to work with top talent – whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. It matters what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. We partner with organisations such as Women in Finance, Race At Work Charters, Stonewall, and upReach to find diverse talent and help them thrive. Internal networks and support groups include REACH, OutFront, Mind Your Mind, Women in Tech, and EmpowHER.

EEO Statement

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.