Risk Management Jobs

Training & Development Manager

United Kingdom

£Competitive Salary

To assist in the design, implementation, delivery and recording of individual and group training activity in support of the company objectives and effective conduct of the business. Key responsibilities include: Liaise with Senior Managers – and analyse available MI - in order to identify individual and group training needs at a local and national level. Assist in the development and delivery of training programmes to address local training needs. Assist in the design and implementation of national training programmes and support materials, and participate in the delivery of such training. Provide tailored coaching to advisers, paraplanners and supervisors to assist them in achieving personal and company goals. Co-ordinate and lead the delivery of knowledge training for advisers and supervisors in order to maximise their contribution to the business and increase productivity. Assist the Senior Manager and– and other colleagues, where relevant – in maintaining robust development plans and training records. The Person: Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (or equivalent) Experience of working in an Independent Financial Services environment; Experience in the construction of financial planning advice, either in an advisory, paraplanning or research capacity; Experience in the design and implementation of training programmes and supporting documentation Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days due to the large volume of applications, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

Senior Risk Manager (Exclusive vacancy)

Birmingham

£60,000 - £65,000

Our client is a highly respected and long established organisation who are currently looking to recruit a Senior Risk Manager. Reporting to the Head of Compliance you will play an integral role in the strategic development of the firm’s risk function by supporting the maintenance, improvement and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and all associated risks and controls. Key responsibilities include: Operate an effective 2nd line of defence for the business in regard to risk management activities Identification and reporting of risks and incidents, completing conduct risk assessments and implementing emerging risk processes Support the maintenance, improvement and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and all associated risk and controls. Provide administrative and secretarial support to the governance committees in relation to Risk reporting and Risk Management Maintain an effective external perspective and knowledge of risks and risk management best practices, tools and techniques Maintain effective working relationships with assigned 1st line risk owners, senior managers and subject matter experts, enabling effective dialogue on risk and control management Provide training, coaching and advice on risk and incident management to the 1st line of defence, enabling effective implementation of the ERMF policies, procedures, systems and tools, helping to embed risk management techniques throughout the business Be responsible for managing risk reporting in ISO 9001 and ISO23001 processes Demonstration of a wider strategic view and being responsible for driving FCA change forward. The ideal Candidate: Significant knowledge of FCA regulation and how it should be applied A good understanding of the Financial Services marketplace 3-5 years’ experience in risk management in a Financial Services organisation authorised by the FCA operating at a senior level with key stakeholders Experience of implementing and managing a Risk Framework within a Financial Services organisation utilising IRM recognised terminology and structures Very strong commercial acumen. Detailed understanding of financial metrics and a proven ability to use excel to model and understand outcomes.

Compliance Manager

Birmingham

c. £60,000 + Benefits

The role will be responsible for the provision of high quality advice to the business on regulatory and compliance matters and for assisting the Compliance Director in the ongoing development and enhancement of the company’s compliance and regulatory risk management arrangements. Key responsibilities include: Providing clear, accurate and timely advice on regulatory matters, including the application of relevant requirements in the FCA Handbook. Reviewing business operations and procedures to ensure that they remain compliant with policies and procedures and relevant regulatory requirements. Monitoring regulatory developments and advising on their relevance and implications for the business and on actions needed to prepare for compliance. Drafting compliance policies and procedures to meet business and regulatory requirements, seeking input from stakeholder and educating end-users on new requirements. Preparing and delivering training to staff on regulatory matters. Accurate and timely completion of regulatory returns and forms and submitting these via FCA Connect and GABRIEL. Review of financial promotions and changes to client documentation and templates. The Person: 5 years or more in a financial services environment, at least 3 of these ideally in wealth management 3 years or more in a broad compliance role, with a good level experience across a range of compliance disciplines A detailed understanding of FCA requirements.

Compliance Manager

Leeds

c. £60,000 + benefits

The role will be responsible for the provision of high quality advice to the business on regulatory and compliance matters and for assisting the Compliance Director in the ongoing development and enhancement of the company’s compliance and regulatory risk management arrangements. Key responsibilities include: Providing clear, accurate and timely advice on regulatory matters, including the application of relevant requirements in the FCA Handbook. Reviewing business operations and procedures to ensure that they remain compliant with policies and procedures and relevant regulatory requirements. Monitoring regulatory developments and advising on their relevance and implications for the business and on actions needed to prepare for compliance. Drafting compliance policies and procedures to meet business and regulatory requirements, seeking input from stakeholder and educating end-users on new requirements. Preparing and delivering training to staff on regulatory matters. Accurate and timely completion of regulatory returns and forms and submitting these via FCA Connect and GABRIEL. Review of financial promotions and changes to client documentation and templates. The Person: 5 years or more in a financial services environment, at least 3 of these ideally in wealth management 3 years or more in a broad compliance role, with a good level experience across a range of compliance disciplines A detailed understanding of FCA requirements.

Compliance Manager

Manchester

c. £60,000 + benefits

The role will be responsible for the provision of high quality advice to the business on regulatory and compliance matters and for assisting the Compliance Director in the ongoing development and enhancement of the company’s compliance and regulatory risk management arrangements. Key responsibilities include: Providing clear, accurate and timely advice on regulatory matters, including the application of relevant requirements in the FCA Handbook. Reviewing business operations and procedures to ensure that they remain compliant with policies and procedures and relevant regulatory requirements. Monitoring regulatory developments and advising on their relevance and implications for the business and on actions needed to prepare for compliance. Drafting compliance policies and procedures to meet business and regulatory requirements, seeking input from stakeholder and educating end-users on new requirements. Preparing and delivering training to staff on regulatory matters. Accurate and timely completion of regulatory returns and forms and submitting these via FCA Connect and GABRIEL. Review of financial promotions and changes to client documentation and templates. The Person: 5 years or more in a financial services environment, at least 3 of these ideally in wealth management 3 years or more in a broad compliance role, with a good level experience across a range of compliance disciplines A detailed understanding of FCA requirements.

Market Risk Analyst - Banking

London

£30,000 - £35,000

A boutique international Bank is looking for a Risk Analyst to develop and support their Market Risk function. You will be located in their London Head Office and under the Head of Market Risk, you will apply your industry experience and technical expertise across the department’s 2nd line of defence. On a typical day to day, you might be: Providing analysis on P&L, MTM, VaR stress testing and internal measures such as Economic Capital Developing models for Internal Stress Testing or automating and embedding relevant MI for forums, the Board or Risk Committees Supporting COREP, ILAAP, ICAAP, RRP and Pillar 3 reporting Providing 2nd line assurance for the front office’s activity, ensuring it is in line with internal policy Assisting in the preparation of information packs for various management committees and the CRO Developing and managing relationships with key stakeholders across the business You will ideally have: 1+ years’ experience within a financial institution or FS firm within risk management/market risk analysis A technical degree e.g. Finance/Economics/Maths/Physics Knowledge of either Excel, Access, VBA, Finastra, Datastore DSX or Bloomberg is desirable Knowledge of interest rate products, counterparty or market risks; an understanding of risk factors for FX, Rates and IR products is desired but not necessary Some regulatory knowledge around Basel III/CRD IV and ICAAP, ILAAP and RRP Hunger to learn, a team player and the ability to deliver projects accurately and on time

Head of Risk Operations & MI – Insurance

Hampshire

£90,000 - £100,000

Job Description: This role will supervise and lead the Operations and MI team, assisting the Chief Risk Officer in providing assurance to the Board and relevant Committees in respect of the systems and controls in place within the Group to mitigate risk and meet regulatory requirements. This role will be responsible for the leading the data and digital strategy for Group Risk and Compliance, maintaining the KRI/KPIs and relevant reporting platforms used by the department. In addition, the Head of Operations and MI will be responsible for the SMCR regime within Group Risk and Compliance, as well as the management of Regulatory relationships and reporting. This role will be a key member of the senior leadership team within Group Risk and Compliance, supporting the Chief Risk Officer with development and implementation of the overall strategic direction for the team. Key responsibilities include: As a senior member of the Group Risk and Compliance leadership team, support the Chief Risk Officer in shaping the strategic direction of the team and enhancing the Group Risk and Compliance Framework. Lead the data and digitisation strategy for Group Risk and Compliance. Lead and manage the team, driving expertise and engagement. Lead the managing of an open and productive relationship at our key regulator, the FCA, including management of information requests and meetings with regulator. Oversee the production of the business papers for the plc Risk Committees and ERCC to ensuring that the papers are complete and of a high-quality standard. To develop and maintain, in collaboration with colleagues, a suite of key performance / risk indicators, which are implemented group-wise, which enable the monitoring of Business Unit Risk and Compliance arrangements. Lead and oversee the production of Group Risk and Compliance Management reports including those for the Plc Risk Committee, Board and Risk Committees and the Executive Risk and Compliance Committees. Oversee and Manage the SMCR process within Group Risk and Compliance, in conjunction with the People team and the Conduct and Culture Manager. Management of Regulatory Reporting (FCA and other regulators as required). Management of the Risk Portal, and Risk and Compliance Hub pages, in conjunction with SME’s as required. Provide oversight of project management activities within Group Risk and Compliance including project planning, resource allocation, implementation and reporting. To act as Secretary to the Executive Risk & Compliance Committee The Person Demonstrable experience working directly with and for Executives / Senior Leadership Proven track record of producing CEO and board ready materials and present well at this level Demonstrable experience driving change at a leadership level in a sale, service and product development and management environment. Experience in managing regulatory relationships Experience of managing SMCR processes. Highly numerate, with the ability to assimilate information quickly and accurately to inform decisions around key functions, such as risk and compliance. Comprehensive knowledge of the FCA regulations, OFCOM regulations, DPA and other regulated compliance matters as are pertinent to AA products. Experience in Data and Digitisation change initiatives Proven and demonstrable success in managing projects from initiation to completion with effective change management methodologies. Additional information Education and Qualifications: Education to degree level, or equivalent experience Personal Characteristics: Personal characteristics to demonstrate they are ‘Fit and Proper’ to perform their role – this includes honesty, integrity, good reputation, competency and financial soundness A detailed understanding of business assurance activities in a quality Plc environment Ability to effectively work directly for an Executive / CEO with a pro-active agenda Executive level presentation, facilitation and communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to build effective working relationships and influence senior stakeholders. A strategic outlook and an understanding of how to implement business initiatives to maximise our competitive advantage. The ability to provide strategic development and strategic analysis. The ability to generate creative solutions and novel ways to deal with problems and opportunities. Determination and resilience; the ability to remain focused on results at all times and makes repeated efforts that ensure objectives are achieved despite setbacks, disappointments or distractions. A logical approach to problem solving; identifying relevant information and key issues and relationships when assessing operational data. A customer focussed approach and a passion for achieving a world-class business and customer experience. Project management skills, able to manage a series of projects simultaneously. Influencing skills. Able to manage diverse teams of professionals. Experience of cultural change projects, management system development. Ability to deliver service in a timely and effective manner.

Enterprise Risk Manager - Hampshire

London

£70,000 - £75,000

Title: Enterprise Risk Manager Merje is exclusively collaborating with the biggest UK motor-vehicle organisation to appoint a new Enterprise Risk Manager. This role has come about due to the business making a deep commitment to create a more effective Risk & Compliance function and move into a business partnering culture. The Role: Reporting to the Head of Policy, you will have two very experienced direct reports under you to help you develop and mature the risk framework across the business. You will be tasked to look at the ERF in a holistic way and review the Risk Appetites, Controls, Registers, Risk Analytics and MI while building a risk positive culture throughout the business. The Candidate: Enterprise Risk experience in regulated environments, ideally highlighting that you’ve worked in a number of firms and has shown advancement in each IT savvy – looking at the Risk Portal and good with Risk Analytics/MI Softer skills – able to build relationships quickly and make an impactful change with key stakeholders across the business Delivery – hands on evidence that you have delivered positive change and matured risk frameworks in previous positions The role is very flexible on location and the individual will be required to be in the Basingstoke office only 2 times a week. Some flexibility to travel across the UK to meet key stakeholders as required.

Investment Risk Manager

London

£80,000 - £100,000

Working as part of a small team based in the London office of a global asset manager, you will lead the Investment Risk function for UK managed funds. This role will suit someone who wants to develop and enhance the existing investment risk management framework and will actively deliver change with the Fund Managers. We have a strong team ethos and the individual will be expected to support the performance team during peak periods and specific support. Provide independent oversight and challenge across all UK managed funds (approx. 40); the larger proportion of which is Fixed Income with some established Equity and Credit funds. At present derivatives are not used extensively across portfolios but this is changing going forward. One of the initial tasks will be to work with global team to implement changes to the current investment risk systems used. This will involve testing, implementation and running of investment risk and attribution software. Key responsibilities: Reviewing all EMEA funds and accounts to ensure they are run in line with regulatory and mandate constraints from both a performance and risk stand point Working with the Fund Managers to improve the quality and depth of the monthly risk and performance investment review meetings You will provide technical expertise in respect to Investment Risk and you will have oversight on the supervisory documents on the Risk and Performance platform Supporting the Counterparty Risk monitoring framework and reviewing the current Liquidity Risk Framework for the funds Experience & Skills: Extensive experience within the asset management industry or investment banking and an advanced degree in a quantitative discipline In-depth knowledge of the funds industry, both on regulated unitised funds and unregulated separately managed client mandates Knowledge of both single and multi-asset investment strategies as well as an in-depth knowledge of the instruments used with the asset allocation The ability to operate in a stand-alone capacity as part of a small global team Experience of monitoring derivatives across both Front Office and Middle Office perspective A broad understanding of financial markets, their drivers and key risks and how these translate on to the portfolios themselves Understanding key risk management techniques including; exposures, leverage, volatility, Value at Risk stress testing, liquidity monitoring, regulatory frameworks Location can be either London or Edinburgh and salary will be £70,000 - £100,000 basic (depending on level of experience and location)