Risk Manager

Realestatebd; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to oversee and manage operational risks across the business. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in enterprise and operational risk management, particularly in financial services, along with a strong understanding of the UK regulatory landscape. This full-time position involves significant responsibilities in risk assessment and management for continuous improvement of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in enterprise and operational risk management.
• Experience in financial services and UK regulatory environment is a plus.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, measuring and monitoring potential risks across the business.
• Conduct business impact assessments and implement effective controls.
• Own the annual Operational Risk Mapping process.
• Test and improve first line controls identified by the business.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Operational risk management

Regulatory understanding

Risk frameworks

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Graduate in Business or Economics (2:1 or higher)

Job description

Risk Manager

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Purpose Summary

We are seeking an experienced and driven Operational Risk professional who will play a crucial role in assisting the Head of Risk in the oversight and management of all aspects of Operational Risk, ensuring the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across all business functions.

Job Title

Operational Risk Manager

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, measuring and monitoring potential risks throughout the business, liaising with key stakeholders.
• Conduct business impact assessments to identify potential risks and support the business in implementing effective controls.
• Perform quarterly second line controls, ensuring potential risks are well managed within the business and creating action plans to mitigate any new risks.
• Own the annual Operational Risk Mapping process, utilising Basel risk categories to ensure risk is well managed across the entire business.
• Test the adequacy and effectiveness of first line controls performed by the business, identify areas of improvement and corrective actions where necessary.
• Conduct root cause analysis of operational events and develop strategies to mitigate future risks.
• Promote the company's risk‑aware culture, serving as a subject matter expert on operational risk initiatives, identifying, initiating, and fostering relationships with business stakeholders to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ad‑hoc & recurring projects including segregation of duty analysis.
• Work closely with Headquarters on new and emerging risk‑management techniques and requirements.
• Line‑manage the Risk graduate(s).

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in enterprise and operational risk management, with experience in risk frameworks and processes.
• Experience in financial services, with a strong understanding of the UK regulatory environment is desirable.
• A graduate from a numerate discipline, ideally Business or Economics, at 2:1 level or higher.
• Fluent in English.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance and Sales