Operational Risk Specialist

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity based within a growing company to join on a permanent basis within their Operational Risk and Controls function.

Candidates should have experience of risk mapping, testing of controls and operational event governance.

• Strong operation risk and controls experience


• Financial services/asset management experience


• Internal control experience


• Experience working in a regulated environment


• Business Continuity Management and operational resilience experience would be beneficial.

• Develop, manage and maintain the Operational Risk Framework


• Identify and assess operational risks within the organisation.


• Develop strategies to mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational processes and implement best practices to minimise risk exposure.


• Lead the implementation and monitor the governance of events based on regulation and best practices.


• Manage the database of risks, issues and events and deliver effective reporting throughout


• Review and analyse the quality and accuracy of risk issues and events captured within the business.


• Conduct training sessions for employees on risk awareness and prevention.


• Develop dashboards and reports to evaluate and explain internal control effectiveness.


• Support the businesses continuity & operational resilience plans and policies.


• Test the design and effectiveness of controls.

• A highly competitive salary


• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 15757

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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