Strategic Operational Risk Director – Financial Markets (UK)

Danos Group; England; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos Group is recruiting a Director-level Operational Risk professional to lead the UK risk program within a Global Financial Markets context. You will design and enhance the firm's operational risk framework and partner with the Global Head of ERM and UK Head of Risk to drive risk governance.

The role requires senior-level financial services experience, strong FCA interaction, and deep knowledge of risk reporting and resilience frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at a senior level within a complex financial services business.
• Direct experience dealing with the FCA and regulatory expectations.
• Strong knowledge of risk frameworks, RCSA, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, oversight and continuous improvement of the operational risk framework for the UK.
• Collaborate with Global Head of ERM and UK Head of Risk to shape the risk program.
• Lead risk assessments, reporting, and escalation of key risk indicators across the UK.
• Represent risk governance in internal and external risk discussions and audits.

Skills

Senior leadership

FCA interaction

Regulatory knowledge

RCSA

Operational resilience

Job description

Danos Group is recruiting a Director-level Operational Risk professional to lead the UK risk program within a Global Financial Markets context. You will design and enhance the firm's operational risk framework and partner with the Global Head of ERM and UK Head of Risk to drive risk governance.

The role requires senior-level financial services experience, strong FCA interaction, and deep knowledge of risk reporting and resilience frameworks.