Operational Risk Officer

We are recruiting for one of the world's leading Hedge Fund and Securities companies.

This Position:

• Directly support the Risk Manager in the day to day running of the Risk department’s operations • You will be responsible for the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of operational risks • Assist in the management and maintenance of operational risk and control frameworks to ensure the organisation is meeting all legal and regulatory requirements • Advise on best practice in relation to Risk policies and procedures, closely reviewing current practices and identifying opportunities for process improvement • Monitor and report on risk events, preparing reports for Board and Committee meetings • Support the implementation of a risk-aware culture, and embed operational risk standards across the organisation • Take responsibility for managing and updating RCSAs (Risk and Control Self Assessments) • Serve as a key point of contact with the business in relation to Operational Risk queries, and to the internal and external Audit teams

Your Background:

• Experienced in Operational Risk, including management techniques and processes, from a Financial Services company, particularly within Funds, Securities/Investments • Strong report writing and communication skills • Strong analytical ability, and be able to review and interpret data in order to make decisions and advise on best-practice • Degree qualified in a technical discipline • An interest in Market Risk and the Securities sector, or exposure to algorithmic trading would be an advantage • Strong ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with the operational units in the organisation