Operational Risk Manager: Build Controls & Compliance

LSEG; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking a Risk Manager to assess operational risks, maintain control libraries, and ensure compliance with policies and external frameworks. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to support risk assessments and evidence collection.

The ideal candidate has hands-on control testing or audit experience, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to translate complex risk requirements into actionable guidance for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational risk, control testing, information security, or related fields.
• Experience with risk frameworks and standards such as SOC 1 / SOC 2, ISO 27001; Financial services experience is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with GRC tools and evidence management processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments for new product features, changes, and initiatives in partnership with SMEs and first‑line teams.
• Document, test, and maintain inventory of local divisional controls
• Evaluate compliance with existing LSEG policies and standards, and assess the impact of proposed policies or standards changes on PTS controls and processes.
• Maintain the PTS control library within the GRC system, ensuring consistent quality and completeness.
• Support governance processes, including preparation of materials for internal reviews, audits, and committee meetings.
• Coordinate and document operational incidents, perform root‑cause analysis, and track remediation actions to closure.
• Work with second‑line risk, compliance, and internal audit during reviews and assurance activities.

Skills

Operational risk

Control testing

Information security

Risk governance

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking a Risk Manager to assess operational risks, maintain control libraries, and ensure compliance with policies and external frameworks. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to support risk assessments and evidence collection.

The ideal candidate has hands-on control testing or audit experience, strong technical aptitude, and the ability to translate complex risk requirements into actionable guidance for stakeholders.