Operational Risk Manager

Operational Risk Manager | LONDON | £65,000 - £80,000 Per annumTaylor Root are partnered with a diversified global financial services platform in search for an Operational Risk Manager. The analyst will work closely with the Head of Operational Risk helping support the team and business.The Operational Risk team is responsible for assisting the firm in the identification, evaluation and management of operational risks whilst supporting the operational risk strategy and driving a proactive operational risk culture.Duties: Working with business areas globally in the ongoing firm-wide build out Risk Registers, working to provide accurate reflection of information and challenge where appropriate.Design and implementation of an effective programme of Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) reassessment driving continuous improvement.Contribute to an effective risk presence, promote risk discussions with Front Office and senior management and build collaborative relationships across the business.Working on successful implementation of the Groups GRC module.Monitoring and reporting on Risk Events and Operational Losses, completing Operational Risk assessment, escalating to management appropriately, and actively supporting business areas in the learning of lessons.Daily management of Business Incidents, completion of root cause analysis and Operational Risk assessment.Ongoing development of the Operational Risk Management Framework and roll out of individual components.Supporting the integration of New Business.Contributing to the design of scenario analysis for ICAAP and ICARA.Horizon scanning to identify external and emerging risks which may lead to identification of new risks.Maintaining and developing improvements in Framework, Procedures, Policies and Guidelines, including the preparation of Risk Flash Notices.Supporting the best outcomes for any Risk Acceptance requests and tracking of actions.Provides support and guidance to embed a positive risk culture.Contributing to creation of Risk Committee reporting. Practically maintaining strong relationships with second- and third-line assurance functions, actively participating in forums and promoting information sharing.Required Experience: Knowledge of regulation and how it applies to internal operational processes and controls.Experienced in initiating and implementing change activities through to completion.Strong team worker and able to take initiative to scope and lead enhancement work.Able to deliver cultural change.Effective report writing and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex requirements simply and to translate them into viable business practices and procedures.Ability to build constructive relationships and to influence all levels of staff.Able to balance commercial and regulatory requirements.Degree, Risk or equivalent qualification.Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills and experiences in the use of internal IT systems.Alternatively, please email me directly on mariademetri@taylorroot,com