Senior Operational Risk Manager: Tech, Cyber & Resilience

Skipton Building Society; Skipton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

30 days leave incl. bank holidays

Employer pension match up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Health & wellbeing app

Cycle-to-work

Home & Tech voucher

Discounts on Skipton products

Flexible working

Job summary

Skipton Building Society is seeking a Senior Operational Risk Manager to provide independent second line oversight across a broad range of operational risks, with emphasis on technology, cyber security, resilience, data and third-party risk. You will influence senior decision-makers, develop the risk function, and report insights to executives and the Board.

You will lead a high-performing risk team, champion continuous improvement, and ensure risk practices align with the Society's appetite and

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of operational risk frameworks, governance, risk appetite, assurance methodologies and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and translating risk into clear actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide second line oversight, challenge and assurance across operational risks, including technology, cyber, resilience, data, third party and change risk.
• Advise senior stakeholders with strategic risk guidance and recommendations.
• Support first line teams to identify, assess and manage risks with strong controls and informed decisions.
• Deliver risk reporting and updates to Exec, Risk Committees and the Board, highlighting themes and threats.
• Drive continuous improvement of risk frameworks, governance and reporting, aligning with regulatory initiatives.
• Lead and develop the second line risk team, coaching and strengthening risk culture.

Skills

Operational risk

Technology risk

Cyber risk

Data risk

Risk reporting

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Skipton Building Society is seeking a Senior Operational Risk Manager to provide independent second line oversight across a broad range of operational risks, with emphasis on technology, cyber security, resilience, data and third-party risk. You will influence senior decision-makers, develop the risk function, and report insights to executives and the Board.

You will lead a high-performing risk team, champion continuous improvement, and ensure risk practices align with the Society's appetite and