VP, Embedded Operational Risk Lead – Trading & Tech

Tradeweb; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Greater London is seeking a Vice President for their First Line Risk & Control function. The role involves overseeing risk management activities across trading workflows and operational processes. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience in operational risk, familiarity with regulatory frameworks, and strong communication skills. This is an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that values diversity and collaboration among teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in operational risk or first line risk management.
• Deep understanding of risk governance principles.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like MIFID II.

Responsibilities

• Serve as operational risk advisor within trading and technology teams.
• Coordinate risk assessments and ensure control mapping aligns with business workflows.
• Design business process controls and oversee risk identification.

Skills

Operational risk management

Incident management

Risk assessment

Control design

Deep understanding of RCSA methodology

Communication skills

Education

Professional certifications (e.g., CRISC, CISA, PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

GRC platforms (e.g., Archer)

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

A leading fintech company in Greater London is seeking a Vice President for their First Line Risk & Control function. The role involves overseeing risk management activities across trading workflows and operational processes. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience in operational risk, familiarity with regulatory frameworks, and strong communication skills. This is an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that values diversity and collaboration among teams.