Operational Risk Analyst VP - Venn Group : Job Details

Operational Risk Specialist (VP Level)

Location: London, UKContract Type: Temporary (Contract)Start Date: Early 2025Salary: Competitive Day Rate

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operational Risk Specialist at VP level to join a leading bank in London for a high-impact project scheduled to begin in early 2025. This critical initiative will focus on enhancing operational risk frameworks, ensuring effective risk identification, mitigation, and governance across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your extensive experience in operational risk within the banking sector to shape risk practices and contribute to the success of a strategic project.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational risk frameworks, policies, and procedures to align with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, identifying key operational risk exposures across business functions.
• Lead the design and execution of risk mitigation strategies, including controls testing and scenario analysis.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure operational risk is effectively integrated into business decision-making.
• Provide oversight and challenge for key risk events, root cause analyses, and remediation plans.
• Support the development of risk governance structures, ensuring clarity and accountability in risk management processes.
• Deliver regular reporting and insights to senior leadership, risk committees, and regulatory bodies.

Required Experience and Skills

• VP-level experience in Operational Risk within the banking sector.
• Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in leading risk identification and mitigation initiatives across complex business functions.
• Expertise in incident management, control assessments, and risk appetite development.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Proficiency in operational risk tools and systems, with a data-driven approach to analysis and reporting.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a transformative project shaping operational risk practices in a leading financial institution.
• Collaborate with industry-leading professionals in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
• Competitive remuneration and the opportunity to enhance your expertise in operational risk management.

How to ApplyIf you are a results-driven Operational Risk Specialist with VP-level expertise, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a member of Venn Group’s Financial Services team will reach out to discuss in more detail.