Operational Risk Manager
The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping risk strategy, managing regulatory engagement, and ensuring the business operates within a well-governed and resilient framework.
Key Responsibilities
Control Framework Ownership
- Own and continuously enhance the firm's Key Control Framework
- Ensure effective testing, monitoring, and assurance of critical controls across the organization
Risk Assessment & Governance
- Lead the annual Risk Survey, Culture Assessment, and Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) processes
- Drive consistent and proactive identification, evaluation, and mitigation of key risks
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Trading, Technology, Compliance, and other business functions
- Ensure risk controls are effectively embedded within systems, processes, and daily operations
Business Continuity
- Lead Business Continuity Planning (BCP) processes and testing across European offices
- Enhance organizational resilience and preparedness for disruption scenarios
Prudential Risk Management
- Lead ongoing IFR/IFD prudential risk management for Amsterdam and London entities
- Own and manage the ICARA (Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment) process
- Oversee Pillar 3 disclosures and regulatory prudential reporting requirements
Regulatory Engagement & Industry Participation
- Represent the firm in IFR-related working groups (e.g., EPTA, APT)
- Engage with regulators such as FCA and DNB on prudential risk topics
Skills & Experience
Professional Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in operational and/or prudential risk management within financial services or trading environments
- Proven track record in interpreting and implementing prudential regulations (IFR/IFD experience strongly preferred)
Technical Expertise
- Strong experience in ICARA processes, Pillar 3 disclosures, and prudential reporting is highly desirable
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement Operational Risk frameworks, including RCSA and Key Control frameworks
- Solid understanding of financial markets, trading operations, and associated risks
Core Competencies
- Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail, particularly when navigating complex regulatory requirements
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of the organization
- Proven leadership capabilities, including mentoring and developing team members
Education
- Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, or a related discipline
Communication
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
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