Operational Risk Analyst at Recognise Bank focusing on managing risks for UK SMEs. Collaborating across departments to enhance operational resilience and oversight.
Responsibilities
Support Risk Owners to identify and assess risks and issues and to design and implement an appropriate control environment
Support Control Owners to design and implement effective controls, with a focus on increasing the use of automated preventative controls across the Bank
Undertake Control Testing and other Risk Assurance work as part of the firm’s Integrated Assurance Plan
Provide challenge and oversight to Risk & Control Self-Assessments
Ensure Return to Appetite plans are appropriate and provide oversight and reporting on the delivery of these plans
Manage a Risk Acceptance process, providing ongoing oversight and reporting
Facilitate Root Cause Analysis exercises ensuring meaningful actions are agreed and delivered where appropriate
Provide risk and control input into strategic projects
Support Internal & External Audits as required
Provide input, challenge and oversight to all relevant Policies
Lead or support projects and initiatives to accelerate risk maturity within both the risk team and the Bank
Lead or support activities to enhance Risk Culture
Lead & coordinate Risk Training across the Operational, Prudential and Credit Risk teams
Lead improvements to Risk Reporting and Insight
Provide support to the Chief Risk Officer to ensure the Executive Risk Committee and Board Risk Committee function effectively – pack co-ordination, minutes and actions.
Requirements
A degree qualification or equivalent. In the absence of this, 3+ years’ experience in a directly comparable role
Ideally, Cyber and Technology related academic qualifications or professional certificates
Operational Risk Management skills – the ability to support and challenge the business across the full risk lifecycle (identification, assessment and management of risks and issues)
Cyber & Technology knowledge– cyber risk, technology related risks, the risks associated with the emergence of AI and automated decisioning
The ability to analyse large amounts of data and information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A proven ability to build value adding relationships with colleagues at all levels and across the breadth of a business
Someone with a ‘can do’ attitude who believes risk management is an enable to help the bank thrive
A natural curiosity and analytical approach – the ideal candidate will ask questions that other’s are over-looking and bring new insight into internal discussions.
We’re a small risk team within a growing Bank – we need someone who can challenge the status-quo whilst maintaining strong working relationships and a positive working environment.
Benefits
Competitive Time Off – Generous annual leave plus bank holidays to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
Work From Anywhere – Up to 4 weeks per year to work remotely from anywhere in the world.
Learning & Development – Tailored training and support to grow your skills and achieve your professional goals.
Hybrid Working – To support your work-life balance, we offer a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
Private Medical Care with Vitality – Comprehensive healthcare including optical and dental coverage to keep you healthy.
Enhanced Pension Scheme – Helping you plan and save for a secure future.
Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay – Supporting you and your family during important life moments.
Discretionary Company Bonus – Rewarding your contribution to our shared success.
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