Senior Operational Risk Partner – Second Line

skipton; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension contribution matching

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Skipton Building Society is seeking an experienced Operational Risk professional to provide second line oversight, challenge and assurance across risk frameworks. You will work with stakeholders to deliver risk-based reviews, insights and governance that support robust controls across the organization.

The role emphasizes risk reporting, governance participation and continuous improvement, with a blend of collaborative working and stakeholder influence in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Risk, Compliance, Audit or Control within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of the operational risk taxonomy and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to deliver risk analysis, reporting and assurance reviews.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, with influencing ability.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted operational risk partner, offering expert guidance and constructive challenge to stakeholders across the business.
• Deliver risk based reviews and assurance activities to assess the effectiveness of risk management frameworks and controls.
• Produce insightful risk reporting and analysis, identifying emerging risks, key themes and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide second line oversight, challenge and assurance across the operational risk landscape, from technology to People risk.
• Support the continuous enhancement of the operational risk framework, governance processes and risk management practices across the Society.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance experience

Audit experience

Governance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Risk reporting

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Job description

Skipton Building Society is seeking an experienced Operational Risk professional to provide second line oversight, challenge and assurance across risk frameworks. You will work with stakeholders to deliver risk-based reviews, insights and governance that support robust controls across the organization.

The role emphasizes risk reporting, governance participation and continuous improvement, with a blend of collaborative working and stakeholder influence in a hybrid environment.