🚀 Operational Risk Manager

Enterprise Operational Risk Manager

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid Working)

Department: Risk & Compliance

Salary to £69,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced risk professional to join a leading financial services group as their Operational Risk Manager.

This role will play a key part in shaping and delivering high-quality enterprise risk reporting, providing insight and assurance to senior stakeholders including the Executive Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and subsidiary boards.

You will be responsible for developing effective and efficient risk reporting processes that provide a clear and concise view of the Group’s risk profile, supporting informed decision-making and embedding a strong risk management culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the production, development, and continuous improvement of enterprise risk reporting for executive and board-level audiences.
• Aggregate and interpret risk data from across the Group, delivering clear, concise, and actionable management information.
• Support the design and monitoring of risk appetite statements and key risk metrics.
• Maintain and oversee policy governance, ensuring policies are regularly reviewed and approved.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy through automation, improved data analysis, and system integration.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, second-line teams, and embedded Risk & Compliance colleagues to strengthen risk awareness and accountability.
• Monitor the performance and timeliness of risk data submissions and reporting outputs.
• Keep abreast of industry developments, regulatory changes, and best practice in enterprise risk management and MI reporting.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in enterprise or operational risk management, ideally within financial services or another regulated environment.
• Experience in risk data analysis and reporting, with the ability to interpret complex information and present it clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools; experience with automation or analytics software advantageous.
• Sound understanding of FCA and PRA regulatory requirements, including SYSC, Conduct Risk, and operational resilience.
• Professional qualification in risk management (e.g. IRM, CIRM, DIRM, CRISC) desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.
• Resilient, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the credibility to work effectively across senior levels.
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance governance with practical business needs.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.