Senior Operational Risk Leader – Tech, Cyber & Resilience

SBS Skipton Building Society; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Discounted gym memberships

Home and Tech voucher

Job summary

SBS Skipton Building Society in Skipton is seeking a Senior Operational Risk Manager to provide independent second line oversight across technology, cyber security, operational resilience, data and third party risk, influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring risks are managed within the Society’s Risk Appetite.

You will lead and develop the Operational Risk team, challenge first line controls, deliver insightful risk reporting to the Executive and Board, and drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Strong expertise across the operational risk landscape including technology, cyber security, operational resilience, third party risk and business change, with the ability to provide effective second line oversight, challenge and assurance.
• Proven experience supporting and influencing senior stakeholders, translating complex risk matters into clear business insights, actions and recommendations.
• In depth knowledge of operational risk frameworks, governance, risk appetite, assurance methodologies and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and enhancing risk frameworks, leading assurance activities, and challenging first line teams on complex risk matters.
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills, including producing high quality risk reporting for Executive and Board level audiences.
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach, with a track record of building strong relationships, coaching colleagues, driving continuous improvement and strengthening risk culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide second line oversight, challenge and assurance across operational risks, with a focus on technology, cyber security, operational resilience, data, third party and change risk.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert, offering guidance, challenge and strategic advice to senior stakeholders on complex and emerging risk issues.
• Support and challenge first line teams to identify, assess and manage risks effectively, ensuring strong controls and informed decision making.
• Deliver insightful risk reporting, analysis and updates to senior leadership, Risk Committees and the Board, highlighting key themes, trends and emerging threats.
• Drive continuous improvement across risk frameworks, governance, reporting and risk management practices, while supporting regulatory and strategic initiatives.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the second line operational risk team, aligned to our organisational behaviours.

Skills

Operational risk

Technology risk

Cyber security

Operational resilience

Data risk

Third party risk

Business change

Stakeholder influence

Risk reporting

Leadership

Job description

SBS Skipton Building Society in Skipton is seeking a Senior Operational Risk Manager to provide independent second line oversight across technology, cyber security, operational resilience, data and third party risk, influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring risks are managed within the Society’s Risk Appetite.

You will lead and develop the Operational Risk team, challenge first line controls, deliver insightful risk reporting to the Executive and Board, and drive continuous improvement in