Operational Risk Management - Meredith Brown Associates - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

Our client, a highly regarded multi asset Investment firm are looking for an experience Operational Risk Manager to oversee operational risk globally and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust risk management framework to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks across the organisation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the firm’s Operational Risk Management framework, ensuring it is fit-for-purpose and aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Lead periodic reviews and updates of risk policies, procedures, and controls.
• Identify, assess, and monitor operational risks across different business units and functions.
• Develop and implement Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and control testing frameworks to measure and manage operational risks.
• Establish incident reporting and risk event analysis processes to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with process owners to enhance internal controls and risk mitigation measures.
• Manage the business continuity planning (BCP) and crisis management initiatives.
• Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate potential operational risk exposures.
• Manage error/incident reporting process including reporting to management, remediation tracking and resolution of any issues.

Background & Experience

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally to foster a risk-aware culture.
• You will have approximately 10 years’ experience of operating in an operational risk management role within the Asset Management or Wealth Management space.
• Strong grasp of best practices in risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, drive change and manage a diverse range of matters while collaborating with the wider business across jurisdictions and escalating issues when and if necessary.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders across all levels of the business and our external partners in an international environment.
• Well-organised with excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills, able to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine interest in the financial services sector and a clear and articulate understanding of the regulatory environment and key risks impacting investment management businesses.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feedback on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.