Risk Manager

Overview

In this role you join the UK Risk Control function to ensure the risk management framework is implemented in line with regulatory requirements and company objectives. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across credit, operational, market, liquidity, and business domains, and oversee risk identification, monitoring, and reporting. You will support major business changes, review risk assessments for incidents and resilience, and contribute to quarterly risk opinions for the UK Board. You will coordinate risk appetite statements and collaborate with senior management to drive strong risk management across the business.

Responsibilities

• Implement and align the risk management framework with regulatory requirements and strategic objectives for the UK entity
• Identify, assess, monitor, and report risks across credit, operational, market, liquidity, and business risk areas
• Facilitate operational risk assessments and incident/continuity risk reviews to meet business and regulatory needs
• Independently review BAU business processes and product delivery through assurance reviews
• Contribute to the quarterly independent risk opinion for the UK Board
• Coordinate risk appetite statements and limits with UK senior management and Board approvals
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and implementation of risk management initiatives

Key requirements

• Knowledge of risk management practices in a financial services firm
• Experience in product operations, project management, or a related field within financial services or tech
• Inquisitive and action-oriented; strong problem-solving mindset
• Strong attention to detail and structured problem-solving approach; experience with generative AI tools
• Ability to apply systems, risk and operational thinking across a varied portfolio without losing depth
• Strong conceptual ability, drive and ambition

• Inquisitive
• Action-oriented
• Detail-oriented
• Collaborative
• Risk management frameworks
• Generative AI tools

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