Manager / Assistant Manager - Risk Management

The Risk Manager will support the CRO in executing the responsibilities of the Risk Management department, including deputizing for the CRO when requested. Primary Responsibilities (own responsibility) • Managing the Board Risk Committee and Executive Risk Committee meetings, including meeting scheduling, collation and distribution of material, presenting at the meeting, maintaining the action item log and taking minutes • Preparing meeting packs for the Group Board Risk Committee and Group Management Risk Committee • Assist in the maintenance of the Risk Management Framework and its components • Monitoring and reporting of key risk indicators • Organise and facilitate Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) workshops for mapping of key business risks and controls • Responsible for overseeing Risk Control Monitoring Plan (RCMP) testing and reporting of progress • Responsible for operational risk events identification, root cause analysis, tracking/oversight of closure and reporting • Monitoring and reporting on open risk/control issues raised from audits/ reviews to closure by validating supporting evidence • Oversee all operational risk components including risks originating from people, process, systems, external events; particular focus on technology risks, operational resilience and information security • Assist the CRO with any projects or departmental involvements Supporting Responsibilities (primary responsibility of other team members) • Oversee the management of credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk and capital requirements during other team member’s absences EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) as a minimum • Relevant professional qualifications and memberships preferred INDUSTRY & FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance, legal, risk, audit or other related areas • Subject matter expertise in operational risk management as applicable to UK financial services industry • Strong experience/understanding of the wholesale/retail/corporate banking and/or domestic/international payments industry SKILLS & STRENGTHS • Strong work ethic; taking ownership and responsibility for timeliness and quality of delivery • Leading by positive example; willing to challenge oneself with a steep learning curve and to coach/mentor team members/colleagues • Confidence to challenge senior and other stakeholders • Excellent research, problem-solving and negotiation skills; strong and effective communication and presentational skills • Advanced knowledge of MS Office • High attention to detail; ability to produce timely and accurate reports delivering key issues and messages with minimal managerial input 25 days annual leave entitlement plus 8 bank holidays Pension scheme, 4% employer contribution Private Medical Insurance 60-40 Hybrid working after the first 3 months Training and development Free gym access in the building