Risk Manager - Quilter

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management company is seeking a proactive individual for a collaborative role in the Affluent Risk team in London. The successful candidate will provide risk management support, tackle operational risks, and work closely with stakeholders. Ideal for someone with experience in operational risk within financial services. Competitive benefits package included.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Incentive Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Holiday: 26 days

Qualifications

• Experience in operational risk management within a financial services company.
• Experience within the wealth management industry.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Providing risk management support aligned with the Quilter Risk Management Framework.
• Identifying and evaluating top risks.
• Leading oversight of risk events.

Skills

Operational risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Business

Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every . Quilter oversees £126.3 billion in customer investments (as of August 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth. Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning. At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve. Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it's the perfect time to join us!

About the Role

Level - 4

Department - Risk

Location - London/Southampton

Contract - Permanent

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative individual to join our Affluent Risk team. This pivotal role within the Risk function supports the Senior Risk Manager in a small, fast-paced team focused on the investment division and platform, part of the wider Affluent Risk team. You'll collaborate with key stakeholders across the business and work closely with Risk and Compliance colleagues, gaining exposure to other areas of the Quilter business. Ideal for someone with operational risk experience seeking a strategic advisory role directly supporting the business.

Responsibilities

• Providing support and challenge with a focus on ensuring risk is an integral part of the business in line with the Quilter Risk Management Framework.
• Inputting towards the identification and evaluation of top risks.
• Supporting the quarterly risk appetite and KI analysis process.
• Leading the oversight of risk events and RCSA development.
• Inputting into investment division and wider Affluent risk reporting.
• Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders and an independent view of the risks being faced, together with suggestions for mitigation.
• Supporting the development of risk appetite, inputting into ad hoc or annual reviews.
• Supporting risk scenario, stress tests and wind-down planning.
• Leading and supporting the Senior Risk Managers with the completion of risk deep dives and/or risk assessments as part of strategic initiatives across the business and escalating where risks may be outside of risk appetite.
• Supporting the maintenance of the team\'s profile and build relationships with stakeholders across the business.

About You

The Successful candidate:

• Experience in operational risk management within a financial services company.
• Experience within the wealth management industry.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to work well in a small, collaborative team.
• Strong stakeholder management & relationship building skills.

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We value and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

Values

Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.

Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.

Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every .

Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.

Core Benefits

Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)

Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.

Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.

Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children.

Life Assurance: 4x your salary.

Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence.

Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only

In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.