Senior Operational Risk Analyst

capital.com; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading platform seeks an Operational Risk Specialist to enhance their risk management framework. This role demands expertise in assessing operational risks, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and employee well-being, offering competitive salaries and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Performance Bonus

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits

Employee Referral Program

Remote work options

Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in operational risk within financial services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and risk assessment frameworks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on operational risks across payments, customer service, technology, and compliance.
• Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing for organizational preparedness.
• Prepare and deliver risk reports for leadership and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment methodologies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding globally. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We are always seeking talented individuals to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, review, and constructive challenge in the identification, assessment, and documentation of operational risks across key business areas such as payments, customer service, technology, and compliance.
• Analyze internal processes to detect weaknesses or vulnerabilities and drive improvements.
• Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate organizational preparedness for disruptions and assess capital requirements.
• Prepare and deliver detailed risk reports regularly and as needed for senior leadership, risk committees, and regulatory bodies, highlighting trends and control effectiveness.
• Maintain the risk register, ensuring it is comprehensive and aligned with the risk framework.
• Support reviews of the operational risk management framework to ensure industry and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining the governance framework to ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in a 1st or 2nd line role within financial services, focusing on Operational Risk.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.
• Knowledge of Operational Risk capital requirement calculations or modeling.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise across risk, compliance, and IT teams.

What you will get in return:

• Competitive Salary: We reward your skills and talents with a motivating salary.
• Work-Life Harmony: We care about your life outside of work.
• Annual Performance Bonus: Recognize your achievements with a performance-based bonus.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge with ample leave policies.
• Employee Referral Program: Share the opportunity and earn rewards.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: We’ve got your health and future covered.
• Workation Wonderland: Remote work options from anywhere in the world (restrictions apply).
• Volunteer Days: Support causes you care about with paid days off.

Join us at the forefront of the digital assets movement and elevate your career with a dynamic, innovative company. Work alongside industry leaders and be part of a team that values talent, initiative, and creativity.