Strategic Operational Risk Lead – Tech & Markets

TP ICAP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP in London is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to integrate risk management into technology-led initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

You will lead risk identification, appetite setting, and reporting, collaborating with technology teams on security, incident response, and continuity planning, while training staff to foster a risk-aware culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Operational Risk program within a medium to large financial institution.
• Collaboration with technology teams on system security, incident response, and data protection.
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field; or equivalent professional certification.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and operational risk frameworks.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data.
• Effective project management and prioritisation skills in high-demand environments.
• Strong communication skills with adaptability across technical and senior audiences.
• Self-starter with a curious mindset and problem-solving orientation.
• Proven stakeholder management across diverse and complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technology to identify and assess material risks across activities.
• Define and monitor risk appetite thresholds and KRIs.
• Assess risks of strategic initiatives, including financial and regulatory impacts.
• Evaluate control frameworks and support remediation.
• Produce MI and analysis on risk appetite and events.
• Provide training to promote risk awareness.

Skills

Operational risk

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

GRC systems

Job description

TP ICAP in London is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to integrate risk management into technology-led initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

You will lead risk identification, appetite setting, and reporting, collaborating with technology teams on security, incident response, and continuity planning, while training staff to foster a risk-aware culture.