17 Oct
Bank ABC
London
Job description
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Job Title : Risk - Ops Risk Analyst
Location : London, U.K.
Department : Risk Management
Employment Type : Permanent
Work Pattern : Full-Time
Overview :
This role is the key support to the Operational Risk department in the 2nd Line of Defence oversight role. The job holder must be an self-motivated individual who will work with an Operational Risk Manager to liaise with the business areas and not afraid to challenge as a member of the 2
Line of defence.
What You Will Be Doing :
Operational Risk Management
- Support the implementation of the group-wide framework.
- Organization and facilitation of risk management workshops (e.g., RCSA workshops, etc.)
- Coordination and facilitation of the implementation of the various risk management policies and procedures
- Identification of operational risks and the definition of appropriate controls
- Development of action plans to mitigate risks, challenge and test the effectiveness of controls.
- Analysis of risk data such as loss events and other incidents and Key Risk Indicators
- Investigation of risk events and incidents
- Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, training and support to the 1
Line of Defence for operational risk.
Quality Control
- Quality control of Operational Risk Management projects
- Ensure capture of Operational Risk Events and Actions are accurately reflected.
Change Management
Participate in the development of new products, business initiatives, and change management projects to ensure risks are captured
Cooperation with risk and control functions
Cooperation with risk and control functions across the unit / group
Operational Risk Reporting
- Prepare actionable (consolidated)
risk reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare Operational Risk Management reporting to the local / group senior management and relevant governance committees
- Reporting on the progress against the approved operational risk management planning
Development of operational risk policies and procedures
- Participate in the development of best practices for operational risk management at the group and unit level to ensure that ABC group’s risk management processes are aligned to regulations and industry practices
- Acting as sounding board for new risk management initiatives
Raise Awareness for Operational Risk Training
- Conduct training and provide guidance to staff on all aspects of operational risk management.
- Disseminate and explain policies and procedures for operational risk management
Other
- Carry out ad hoc tasks as directed by the Head of Operational Risk
- Provide oversight on the application of the Operational Risk Framework by the 1st Line of Defence
- Assist the business areas with the documentation of operational risk events, with root cause analysis
- Co-ordinate production of Operational Risk Key Risk Indicator data, review and challenge the business
- Review and monitor actions undertaken by the 1st Line of Defence in respect of operational risks and events
- Participate in the preparation of the annual Operational Risk ICAAP as directed by the Head of Operational Risk
- Participate in the annual review of the Operational risk register
- Identify potential areas of operational risk and control weaknesses in the business, propose remedial actions
- Support the Head of Operational Risk in the production of Operational Risk Committee materials
- Attend the Operational Risk Committee and other Committees when requested
- Support the Head of Operational Risk in collation, analysis and reporting of operational risk data
- Participate in testing of the effectiveness of controls
- Build effective relationships with stakeholders
Candidate Specification :
- Experience in Risk and or Audit in the financial industry
- Practical working experience with data
- Practical knowledge financial services
- Understanding of the ABCIB’s regulatory environment
- Broad knowledge of operational risk disciplines, information security,
business continuity and disaster recovery, compliance
- Relevant knowledge of industry process, control, and risk frameworks
- Professional qualification in risk management desirable, but not essential
- Evidence of professional development.
- 2- 5 years experience within financial services sector
- Building and raising awareness of issues and influencing the direction and actions
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to influence and drive through an agenda of change, and articulate the benefits to a varied audience
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to effectively relate theory with practical application of concepts
- Able to interpret and analyze multiple sources of data and provide clear and coherent summary reports
- Confident in the disciplines for delivering change and process management across the organization
- Ability to learn and adopt new practices and techniques
- Manage a number of complex workflows and respond to urgent requests
- Capable of building constructive working relationships, provide challenge and influence people at all levels of seniority
Equal Employment Opportunity
Bank ABC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and, in accordance with applicable laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation,
or on any other basis prohibited by law.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible.
Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment lead on : [email protected]
▶️ Risk - Operational Risk Analyst
🖊️ Bank ABC
📍 London