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Risk Operations Manager
Business area: Group Functions
London/ Hybrid
Consultant
Purpose of role: Operations role around risk governance, compile and manage risk packs, extract data from Excel or Power BI with a good strong understanding of financial services risk management frameworks and practices.
To manage risk governance activities across the Group and the management and development of efficient, value-add and insightful risk management information and reporting (notably to entity boards, and divisional, entity and group-wide risk committees). To ensure timely reporting on risk exposures versus statements of appetite/tolerance, high priority issues, significant risk events and major incidents.
Principal accountabilities:
2 Risk governance. In conjunction with company secretarial (where applicable) manage the agenda and timetables for papers for group-wide and divisional risk committees. Ensure committee agendas are defined sufficiently in advance and papers are provided to Committee members on a timely basis, enabling the effective operation of the committee in their assessment of risk profile and management of risk. Where required, take minutes, and manage matters arising.
3 Development of reporting. In conjunction with the risk data team and others develop risk MI automation, aggregation and reporting on a group-wide and divisional basis
4 Analysis of MI. Interpret and prepare comprehensive commentaries on key risks matters, seeking input and analysing data from subject matters experts, and formulating assessments of the impacts on risk profile and management of risk, for review by the senior leaders.
5 Project management. Provide informed project management on group-wide risk projects such as the development of the risk management section of the Annual Report & Accounts; risk activity to support Group treasury and investor relations.
6 Risk function management. Support the Risk Director in risk function management, through activities such as functional performance assessment, functional policies and processes, maintenance of the service catalogue.
Qualifications, knowledge and skills:
Qualifications: A quantitative based degree, professional qualification or relevant risk management qualification (e.g. through IOR or IRM).
Knowledge:
A good understanding of the financial services industry, including insurance, asset management, pensions, and mortgage products and services.
A good working knowledge of relevant regulations (PRA, FCA and others) notably: SII handbook, SYSC and the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Strong understanding of financial services risk management frameworks and practices.
Strong working knowledge of Legal & General's risk framework, risk policies, guidance and processes.
Experience: 5+ years' experience in financial services risk management
Leadership: Strong stakeholder management, communication (written), and project management skills.
We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email: gscemeaedi @ robertwalters.com. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.
