Senior Risk Lead

Synechron; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron in the United Kingdom seeks a senior risk professional to shape governance frameworks for Product Control, Valuation Control and Information Security within ISG. You will drive risk management activities and partner with senior Finance leaders to deliver practical controls.

The role offers broad exposure across core Finance functions, requires strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder skills, and invites initiative and independent work across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services, ideally with advanced knowledge of product and or valuation control process and controls
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to distil complex issues into clear insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Initiative, independence, and strong time management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with tools like Power BI or Alteryx is a bonus
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead key risk processes across product control evaluation control functions within finance including RCSA, business continuity information security and compliance activities
• Own and high impact initiatives, leveraging deep finance expertise
• Oversee team members preparation of risk reports and deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders within finance across the firm
• Supervisor reporting of risk incidents within an ISG product control evaluation control and perform thematic analysis to identify trains and recommend solutions
• Drive issue resolution and action planning within the Firm's risk inventory, with a focus on ISG Product Control and Valuation control processes and controls
• Identify emerging non-financial risks and assist senior management in developing mitigation strategies
• Maintain risk policies, procedures and information security protocols
• Champion the firms values in foster culture of accountability.

Skills

Financial services

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,700+ and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description:

Your responsibilities will shape governance frameworks for Business Continuity Planning, Information Security, Third Party Risk, and Fraud Risk, always with attention to the unique environment and complexities of ISG Product Control and Valuation Control.

This team offers broad visibility across core Finance functions, demanding a deep understanding of operational risk and control frameworks, regulatory interpretation, and innovative governance solutions. Senior leaders collaborate across divisions, set the tone for excellence, and empower teams to drive best practices. Joining us means leveraging your experience to guide risk strategy, champion a culture of accountability, and deliver practical solutions at the highest levels of the Finance division.

• Lead key risk processes across product control evaluation control functions within finance including RCSA, business continuity information security and compliance activities.
• Own and high impact initiatives, leveraging deep finance expertise
• Oversee team members preparation of risk reports and deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders within finance across the firm
• Supervisor reporting of risk incidents within an ISG product control evaluation control and perform thematic analysis to identify trains and recommend solutions
• Drive issue resolution and action planning within the Firm's risk inventory, with a focus on ISG Product Control and Valuation control processes and controls.
• Identify emerging non-financial risks and assist senior management in developing mitigation strategies.
• Maintain risk policies, procedures and information security protocols
• Champion the firms values in foster culture of accountability.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in Financial Services, ideally with advanced knowledge of product and or valuation control process and controls
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to distil complex issues into clear insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Initiative, independence, and strong time management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with tools like Power BI or Alteryx is a bonus.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.