Senior Operations Risk & Control Lead Analyst

Schroders; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroders is seeking a Lead Analyst to strengthen the first line risk and control environment across Investment Operations. You will lead the Risk & Control Framework, coordinate RCAs, provide challenge to control owners and drive assurance across key processes while partnering with Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance teams.

The role requires extensive experience in Operational Risk Management, solid understanding of investment operations and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience (7+ years) within Operational Risk Management, Controls, Audit, Assurance or Investment Operations.
• Experience facilitating risk assessments, workshops and governance discussions.
• Strong understanding of investment operations processes including trade lifecycle, reconciliations, settlements, asset servicing, valuations and data management.
• Capable of independently executing complex activities with accountability for outcomes.
• Demonstrates sound judgement in assessing operational risks and control effectiveness.
• Natural aptitude for root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to interpret data and trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coaching and supporting more junior colleagues.
• Strong written skills with the ability to present information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills; Power BI experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, embedding and continuous enhancement of the Investment Operations Risk & Control Framework.
• Facilitate Risk & Control Assessments (RCAs) across Investment Operations.
• Provide challenge to control owners regarding control design, effectiveness and remediation plans.
• Lead risk-based control assurance and testing reviews across key operational processes.
• Review risk events and near misses to ensure robust root cause analysis and lessons learned including the mitigation of risk through issue/action plans management.
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), control effectiveness metrics and emerging risk themes.
• Support governance forums by producing insightful risk reporting and management information.
• Act as a key point of contact for Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance stakeholders.
• Support risk assessments associated with change programmes, technology implementations and strategic initiatives.
• Handle complex risk and control matters through to resolution, working closely with stakeholders across the business.
• Support the development of risk culture and control awareness throughout Investment Operations.
• Act as mentor and escalation point for Analysts within the team.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and increase automation within the control environment

Skills

Operational Risk Management

Controls

Audit

Assurance

Investment Operations

Stakeholder management

Root cause analysis

Analytical capability

Excel

Power BI

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Schroders is seeking a Lead Analyst to strengthen the first line risk and control environment across Investment Operations. You will lead the Risk & Control Framework, coordinate RCAs, provide challenge to control owners and drive assurance across key processes while partnering with Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance teams.

The role requires extensive experience in Operational Risk Management, solid understanding of investment operations and excellent stakeholder management skills.