About the role

  • Proactive management of the Bank’s Risk Management Framework
  • Conduct investigations following a risk or disruption event and manage remedial actions through to completion
  • Perform reconciliations to ensure good customer outcomes and identify any issues for investigation
  • Assist with producing management reports and returns which may involve detailed research and analysis from within and outside the unit
  • Deal with specific tasks within set terms of reference and defined processes
  • Work with each department and the various business units to provide support, advice and guidance on appropriate risk management framework, policies and procedures
  • Support the Operational Risk & Internal Control team as required on specific activities and projects
  • Assist in managing all Operational Risk and Internal Control principles, ensuring policies and procedures are clearly defined and regulatory developments are proactively communicated
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Continuously improve the quality, timeliness, organisation and accuracy of all workflows including; Incident reporting, Committee documentation and all internal reporting

Requirements

  • Holds a relevant degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
  • Strong attention to detail with proven ability to deliver accurate and timely data input, authorisation, and reporting, consistently meeting performance targets.
  • Knowledge of banking operations and processes is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated reliability and ability to foster an environment of teamwork and mutual support.
  • Capable of working independently, using initiative, and managing strict deadlines across a variety of business areas, while delivering high-quality outcomes as part of a multi-functional team.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all areas of the Bank.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with resilience and flexibility to remain calm under pressure.
  • Proven track record of guiding colleagues to work together effectively, consistently setting and meeting high standards.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships both internally and externally.

Benefits

  • Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
  • We put 10% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself.
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 27 days after 2yrs service, and 29 days after 5 years
  • Company funded Employee Assistance Programme
  • Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit
  • Share in Access Bank success by investing in our share plans after 5 years of service

Job title

Graduate Operational Risk Officer

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

£25,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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