Senior Risk Analyst - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared

SR2; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management firm in City Of London is seeking a Risk Analyst to oversee day-to-day risk management practices. The successful candidate will support the Risk Lead, manage risk registers, and ensure compliance with ISO standards. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Relevant qualifications in risk management are desirable. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to robust risk management frameworks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project or business risk management within large or complex programmes.
• Hands-on background in maintaining and managing risk registers and related reporting.
• Experience facilitating workshops and engaging with stakeholders to capture and manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Risk Lead in implementing and maintaining risk management frameworks.
• Own the day-to-day operation of risk registers, ensuring risks are updated.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments at project level and escalate key risks.

Skills

Project risk management

Risk register management

ISO 31000 familiarity

Workshop facilitation

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

MoR Foundation/Practitioner

IRM certification

ISO31000 certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Risk Analyst to join the programme's risk management function. Working closely with the Risk Lead, this role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of risks across the programme, ensuring accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting. The Risk Analyst will play a pivotal role in embedding good risk management practices into delivery teams, and will deputise for the Risk Lead where required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Risk Lead in implementing and maintaining risk management frameworks across the programme.


• Own the day-to-day operation of risk registers, ensuring all risks are captured, analysed, categorised, and updated with appropriate mitigations.


• Conduct detailed risk assessments at project and workstream level, escalating key risks where necessary.


• Produce regular risk reporting and dashboards to inform governance and support senior stakeholder decision-making.


• Facilitate risk workshops and engage with delivery teams to identify new risks and strengthen risk awareness.


• Ensure compliance with recognised standards, including ISO 31000 and Management of Risk (MoR) principles.


• Provide clear recommendations on risk treatment, control measures, and contingency planning.


• Deputise for the Risk Lead when required, presenting risks to governance forums and supporting senior stakeholders.

Qualifications / Key Skills

• Strong experience in project or business risk management within large or complex programmes.


• Hands-on background in maintaining and managing risk registers and related reporting.


• Familiarity with ISO 31000 standards and MoR frameworks.


• Experience facilitating workshops and engaging with stakeholders to capture and manage risks.


• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risks and mitigations.


• Relevant risk management qualifications (e.g., MoR Foundation/Practitioner, IRM, ISO31000 certification) desirable but not essential.