Risk Manager

Equals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepstreamtech, based in Greater London, is seeking a Risk Manager to oversee the organisation's risk management framework. This role requires 5+ years of experience in risk management in sectors like fintech or consulting, strong knowledge of risk frameworks and regulatory compliance, and the ability to enhance risk culture across the Group. Responsibilities include preparing reports for leadership, collaborating with teams, and conducting risk assessments. Relevant qualifications in risk or compliance are required, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in risk management, operational risk, or ERM role, ideally in fintech, consulting, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks, controls testing, and regulatory requirements under FCA (UK) and DORA (EU).
• Familiarity with risk reporting tools and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee the organisation’s risk management framework across the Group.
• Enhance risk awareness and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for senior leadership and governance forums.

Skills

Risk management

Operational risk

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant qualifications in risk, compliance, or financial services

Tools

Risk reporting tools

Job description

Requirements

• 5+ years in a risk management, operational risk, or ERM role, ideally in fintech, consulting and/or financial services sectors
• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks, controls testing, and regulatory requirements under FCA (UK), and DORA (EU)
• Familiarity with risk reporting tools, dashboards, and data analysis
• Exposure to financial services and payments/e-money related risks, and/or embedded finance models (desirable)
• Relevant qualifications in risk, compliance, or financial services (IRM, ARM, or equivalent desirable)
• Experience working with the NBB (Belgium)

What the job involves

• The Risk Manager will be responsible for and will support and oversee the organisation’s risk management framework across the Group, ensuring risks are effectively identified, assessed, monitored, and mitigated
• This roleholder will ensure and strengthen the Group’s risk culture, enhances risk awareness across business units, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. The Risk Manager will need to collaborate closely with the Group’s senior leadership, risk champions, and cross-functional teams to embed strong risk culture and controls
• Risk Management Frameworks
• Maintain and update risk registers in line with the organisation’s risk appetite
• Support the development and monitoring of key risk indicators (KRIs) and controls
• Lead and coordinate risk assessments, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented
• Conduct regular reviews and help with testing to assess the effectiveness of controls
• Investigate Risk Events and oversee resolution, ensuring lessons learned are captured and applied
• Promoting a Strong Risk Culture
• Act as a point of contact for risk-related queries across the Group
• Coordinate and support a network of risk champions to embed risk practices within business units
• Deliver training and guidance to promote proactive risk awareness and escalation
• Risk Reporting and Insights
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for senior leadership, risk committees, and governance forums
• Provide insights into enterprise risks, highlighting exposures, trends, and emerging risks
• Monitor risks against the organisation’s risk appetite and elevate breaches appropriately
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
• Partner with different functions to align risk practices with regulatory and business needs
• Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen risk identification and mitigation
• Contribute to enhancements in risk tools, processes, and reporting systems
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks
• Team Collaboration: Builds effective relationships across teams and engages risk champions to embed risk culture
• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of ERM frameworks, operational risk management, and financial risk in fintech
• Analytical Skills: Skilled in interpreting risk data, developing KRIs, and recommending mitigation strategies
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy, consistency, and traceability in risk documentation and reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement: Confident in engaging senior leaders and providing actionable insights
• Communication Skills: Able to prepare and deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and training sessions. Provide training and guidance to enhance risk awareness and alignment with the framework