Risk Management

Senior Risk Analyst

Bradford

c.£43,000 + Benefits

Our client is a well-known Financial Services organisation who are looking for a risk professional to undertake the role of Senior Risk Analyst. In this role you will support the risk manager in providing oversight of risks and risk events within the business in line with the enterprise-wide risk management framework. (EWRMF). Work with compliance members of the team to ensure that they amend their compliance monitoring plan to appropriately focus on the real risks facing the business. Key responsibilities include: Manage the risk event, breaches and operational loss register, monitoring and chasing progress through to resolution. Ensure a clear understanding of the root cause of the issue and verify completion of the preventative action(s) undertaken. Manage the audit action tracker, monitor and chase progress through to the resolution of the related issues. Influence the identification of new / emerging risks. Monitor key risk Indicators and the profile of risk against appetite through the risk register and in line with the EWRMF. Calibrate the profile of risks in light of experience. Manage risk registers, including regular meetings with the risk champion within each department. Monitor and influence progress with action plans, to reduce/mitigate or eliminate the risk. Verify risk controls are resilient and effective by testing within an agreed monitoring programme. Ensure all reporting requirements of risk are created and delivered on time i.e. MI packs and reports to ExCo, Risk Committee and the Board. Support the risk manager in undertaking ad hoc projects including deep dive investigations as required. Oversee the policy management framework, reviewing and updating departmental policies on an annual basis and ensuring the relevance of risks stated in Company Policies. Support the risk manager in delivering the risk champions’ quarterly meeting and risk assessments of new systems processes and initiatives. Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the role. Essential skills and experience Experience working in a risk management role within a regulated environment. Be able to capture and summarise in reports detail provided on risk events and risks by other business areas. Demonstrate the ability to confidently and effectively express yourself verbally to influence and negotiate in order to obtain a mutually agreed outcome.

Senior IT Risk Manager

London

£85,000 – 105,000

Our client is a well-known mid-tier Bank with global business lines including M&A, Corporate Banking, Credit Investments, Research and Trading, Sales, Money Markets, Forex, Derivatives, Securities Borrowing & Lending and Equities. Due to their consistent growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced IT Risk Manager to support the build-out and implementation of the Risk Framework across the UK. The Risk Officer will be responsible for coordinating with key business stakeholders to understand and communicate the risk factors associated with Business strategy and operations. You will also identify and monitor potential risks across the business and establish efficient action plans to manage them. Key responsibilities include: • Ensure the UK Business aligns and complies to the policies and standards for Technology Risk Management, Information Security, Information Management, Fraud and Physical Risk • Serve as a point of contact when risk tolerance limits are breached within the Business / region as it pertains to Technology Risk Management, Information Security, Information Management, Fraud and Physical Risk • Advise on risk management practices within the UK Business – provide guidance on risk assessment and control testing activities • Maintain a thorough understanding of global, regional and local regulatory requirements that have technology impact especially ensuring that as it pertains to Technology Risk Management, Information Security, Information Management, Fraud and Physical Risk • Perform risk assessments to identify gaps in compliance to information security (application and infrastructure) & BCP standards and policies, for both internal technology solutions as well as solutions provided by third-party service providers • Contribute to global, regional and local Technology Risk Management, Information Security, Information Management, Fraud and Physical Risk initiatives aimed at improving the Bank’s baseline on information protection, resiliency and controls of technology processes and services • Provide clear and concise verbal and written recommendations and guidance to both business and technology staff on matters of Technology Risk Management, Information Security, Information Management, Fraud and Physical The Person • Extensive IT Risk Management experience – preferably within FS • 5+ years of relevant IT Risk experience • Solid understanding of global, regional and local regulatory requirements • Experience in the development and rollout of risk frameworks, policies and associated standards • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or relevant educational and professional experience • Demonstrated success managing a cross-functional team • Strong stakeholder management abilities and the ability to effectively communicate information risk topics across all seniorities • Analytical problem solver who understands strategies and identifies improvements • Resilient and adaptable individual with the ability to drive change and innovation 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.

Credit Risk Systems Analyst

London

£Competitive Salary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, successful, sustainable and responsible lending business. Working out of offices based in London & Middlesex, you will be working as a key member of the Credit Risk Systems team where you will build upon your existing experience to support the development, implementation, monitoring and optimization of new customer strategies and policies across multiple portfolios. Key responsibilities include: Analyse business and functional requirements providing SME knowledge to deliver effective strategy changes. Enhance relationships with internal and external partners to ensure accurate and effective execution of business-critical strategies. Support the development of enhanced testing, documentation, monitoring, governance, and control Responsible for working directly with business and operational teams to implement business critical strategy improvements including, but not limited to; credit policy, credit limit management, risk based pricing and scorecards. Provide input into key phases of the change lifecycle which include design, test and go live support. Accountable for the on-time and to specification implementation of strategy changes demonstrating robust testing methodology. We are looking for an individual with a strong analytical mind who has experience in analysing credit and risk in the financial services sector and has developed innovative solutions on how to assess risk at an individual level. To provide accurate, timely and appropriately presented internal and external corporate and service level reporting and analytics Responsible for documentation of strategies and policies adhering to strict governance controls. Experience required: Essential: 1-2 Years’ experience within a regulated financial services organisation. A degree level or equivalent education in a numerate or analytical discipline. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Risk strategy development experience with a core background in Secured Credit Risk. Experience in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders Strong desire to learn and ability to work in a fast paced start up environment Desirable: Direct experience of PowerCurve (SDS). Also considered: Blaze, Triad or other automated decisioning development software. Advanced data manipulation skills in Excel. Experience in developing/ maintaining solutions using VBA. Experience of implementing/ maintaining loan solutions. Strong communication skills. Prior knowledge of, and experience of working with SAS or similar data package. Previous Underwriting experience with oversight and input into policies, mandates, and procedures. Other desirable coding experience: R, SQL, Python, XML technologies (not essential) 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.

Model Development & Delivery Manager - Financial Services

Leeds

Up to £56,000

A long established business that has focused on providing exquisite mortgages and savings products over the years. A well regarded group that has won multiple awards for their financial products, employee engagement and for supporting local communities with their charitable efforts. Now looking for a Modelling Manager to join the team. This company is unable to provide sponsorship Key Responsibilities of the Modelling Manager: Own a model suite comprising of IRB Framework, IFRS9 Model Framework, Balance Sheet Management models, Product Pricing models, Market & Liquidity Risk Management models, etc. Manage delivery, model governance, development plans, ensure full documentation, etc. Stakeholder Management Ensure model methodologies are aligned with industry best practice Ideal knowledge and experience for the Modelling Manager role: Strong background in and understanding of the Financial Services industry, markets, competitors, trends, regulations, etc. - especially relating to model development and delivering model suites Detailed understanding of a range of models including IRB, IFRS9, Pricing, Market & Liquidity Management, etc. Knowledge of time value of money concepts Delivery focused, able to work to tight deadlines, understand strategic priorities, develop and deliver operational plans Excellent communication skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships 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 Credit Risk Analyst/Modeller

London

£60K + bonus

The role holder will be responsible for defining strategies and preparing complex analysis using a variety of languages, systems and statistical techniques for preventing credit abuse. The role includes building and maintaining predictive models to support the detection of credit abuse Key responsibilities include: The role will focus on detecting and preventing 1st Party (Credit Risk) credit abuse for all products. This includes the recommendations of all procedures, policies and strategies to help develop and optimise Fraud Prevention. Develop real-time decisions within fraud for transactional and monitoring systems. This may include Falcon, eVision, ThreatMetrix in order to minimise loss, reduce risk, and improve the customer experience. Ability to define and implement new decision system strategies and perform ongoing analysis to monitor their effectiveness. Responsible for helping to design and manage fraud reporting for the business, ensuring that it gives key insight that is both timely and accurate. Identify new and emerging fraud trends, undertaking ad-hoc analysis in order to recommend appropriate action for the business. Assist and lead initiatives working with internal and external partners to ensure effective execution of fraud strategies preventing forms of abuse. Liaison with external intelligence agencies. Building intelligence through analysis and collaboration. Effective management with stakeholders and liaison with external partners will help lead the fight against fraud. Assisting existing customer management teams within Credit & Collections / Data Science & Decision Science to disrupt abuse. The Person University degree level or similar, preferably with a numerical background. High intellectual capability combined with commercial aptitude. Competent with all Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Ability to work independently, with a high level of self-motivation. Experience of advanced programming. Creativity, energy and personal drive to succeed. Eye for detail and aptitude to both identify and solve complex problems. Ability to plan and anticipate and to work well under pressure. Good communication skills. Knowledge of the credit card sector and other lending products, or at least relevant experience in Financial Services Languages -SAS/SQL (60%) -Python / R (40%) Please note, should you not receive feedback 28 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities.

Credit Risk Analyst

Blackburn

£35K

This is a great time to join this business and be part of their evolution and transformation. A Credit Risk Analyst is needed join a fast-paced environment and work in offices that have a friendly and informal feel to them. This business is known to provide the right work-life balance and the opportunity to develop and progress. Key responsibilities include: •Analysing and reporting on the Credit Risk strategy performance, providing insightful MI to key stakeholders •Monitor and review the effectiveness of Credit Risk strategies proposing challenger strategy changes to drive commercial performance •Implementation and testing of Credit Risk strategy changes •Implementing and adhering to all governance, risk and compliance standards, ensuring strategies deliver the best outcomes for customers and the business •Building and maintaining key internal and external stakeholder relationships to deliver strategy performance insight The Person · Excellent analytical skills and the ability to assess complex problems and deliver solutions. · Experience in an analytical role, preferably within a Credit Risk function · Highly numerate degree or equivalent · Excellent analytical skills and able to assess complex problems and deliver solutions · Good technical skills including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) · Strong IT skills with experience using statistical tools and programming languages such as SAS, SQL, etc · Strong communication abilities Please note, should you not receive feedback 28 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. However, we may be in touch with similar relevant opportunities

Head of Risk and Governance

Harrogate

£80,000 - £100,000

You will be a member of the Group Risk & Compliance & Internal Audit management team with responsibility for implementing and maintaining the Group’s Enterprise-wide Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and governance arrangements, and working with the businesses to build understanding and ensure the effective use of both throughout the business. Key responsibilities include: Provide risk management input, advice and guidance in respect of current proposition and any proposed changes. Member of the Product Governance & Conduct Risk Committee Documenting and maintaining the Group Risk Management Framework (GRMF), ensuring that it continues to be fit for purpose. Supporting business areas in developing and maintaining their risk registers and their use of the GRMF Be the focal point for risk management queries and escalation of risks and issues Maintaining and evolving the governance structure and its operation to best meet the needs of the group Drafting of the quarterly CRO pack and other risk reports as required for review and approval by the CRO and CEO Ownership and management of Risk Event (breaches, errors and incidents) capture and reporting activity including the process, tool, training, quality control and analysis Providing support and training as required to roll out and embed the GRMF Assisting the CRO in development of a Group Risk Appetite Framework including KRIs, and in the implementation and ongoing monitoring of risk appetite Supporting and guiding members and their delegates in the completion of the Risk & Control Self-Assessment process The Person: 5-10 years’ experience in financial services risk management Senior Operational Risk experience within 2nd line Deep knowledge of risk management frameworks and tools and of relevant FCA regulatory requirements 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.

Head of Risk and Governance

Chester

£80,000 - £100,000 pa

You will be a member of the Group Risk & Compliance & Internal Audit management team with responsibility for implementing and maintaining the Group’s Enterprise-wide Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and governance arrangements, and working with the businesses to build understanding and ensure the effective use of both throughout the business. Key responsibilities include: Provide risk management input, advice and guidance in respect of current proposition and any proposed changes. Member of the Product Governance & Conduct Risk Committee Documenting and maintaining the Group Risk Management Framework (GRMF), ensuring that it continues to be fit for purpose. Supporting business areas in developing and maintaining their risk registers and their use of the GRMF Be the focal point for risk management queries and escalation of risks and issues Maintaining and evolving the governance structure and its operation to best meet the needs of the group Drafting of the quarterly CRO pack and other risk reports as required for review and approval by the CRO and CEO Ownership and management of Risk Event (breaches, errors and incidents) capture and reporting activity including the process, tool, training, quality control and analysis Providing support and training as required to roll out and embed the GRMF Assisting the CRO in development of a Group Risk Appetite Framework including KRIs, and in the implementation and ongoing monitoring of risk appetite Supporting and guiding members and their delegates in the completion of the Risk & Control Self-Assessment process The Person: 5-10 years’ experience in financial services risk management Senior Operational Risk experience within 2nd line Deep knowledge of risk management frameworks and tools and of relevant FCA regulatory requirements 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.

Head of Risk and Governance

Birmingham

£80,000 - £100,000

You will be a member of the Group Risk & Compliance & Internal Audit management team with responsibility for implementing and maintaining the Group’s Enterprise-wide Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and governance arrangements, and working with the businesses to build understanding and ensure the effective use of both throughout the business. Key responsibilities include: Provide risk management input, advice and guidance in respect of current proposition and any proposed changes. Member of the Product Governance & Conduct Risk Committee Documenting and maintaining the Group Risk Management Framework (GRMF), ensuring that it continues to be fit for purpose. Supporting business areas in developing and maintaining their risk registers and their use of the GRMF Be the focal point for risk management queries and escalation of risks and issues Maintaining and evolving the governance structure and its operation to best meet the needs of the group Drafting of the quarterly CRO pack and other risk reports as required for review and approval by the CRO and CEO Ownership and management of Risk Event (breaches, errors and incidents) capture and reporting activity including the process, tool, training, quality control and analysis Providing support and training as required to roll out and embed the GRMF Assisting the CRO in development of a Group Risk Appetite Framework including KRIs, and in the implementation and ongoing monitoring of risk appetite Supporting and guiding members and their delegates in the completion of the Risk & Control Self-Assessment process The Person: 5-10 years’ experience in financial services risk management Senior Operational Risk experience within 2nd line Deep knowledge of risk management frameworks and tools and of relevant FCA regulatory requirements 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

London

£80,000 - £90,000

Our client provides tailored end-to-end Wealth and Financial Management services for private and corporate clients. With over 20 offices and more than 600 employees nationwide, they are one of the fastest growing Wealth Planning brands in the UK. They are looking for an innovative and experienced Risk Management professional to support the CRO in developing and embedding the Group Risk Management Framework (RMF) across the business. Key responsibilities include: Responsibility for supporting business areas with understanding and implementing risk management requirements, including developing and maintaining their risk registers Be the focal point for risk management queries and escalation of risks and issues Documenting and maintenance of the RMF Develop and maintain the Group’s governance framework and structure ensuring that it meets the needs of the group Further development risk reporting and preparation of the quarterly CRO pack Own and manage Risk Event (breaches, errors and incidents) capture and reporting including the process, tool, training, quality control and analysis Provide support and training as required to roll out and embed the RMF Develop, roll out and provide support to ExCo members with setting and maintaining risk appetite and the risk & control self-assessment process (RCSA) Recruit and manage a risk analyst Represent the company at appropriate industry and regulatory forums The Person Extensive Risk Management (RM) experience within the UK Financial Services 5+ years of 2nd Line Operational Risk experience Ideally at least 2 years of experience operating within the Wealth Management sector Experience in the development and rollout of operational risk frameworks, policies and associated standards Strong stakeholder management abilities across all levels of seniority Resilient individual with the ability to drive change and innovation 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.

Treasury Risk Manager

London

£50,000 - £70,000

My client is a top Corporate FX business based in London/ They are looking for a detail oriented and organised self-starter to assist in Treasury Risk Management and the compilation of financial/regulatory reports. The role has responsibilities for the below: Monitor headroom across various liquidity providers Monitor/provide updates on long and short positions by currency pairs Deal with margin calls/margin exchange with liquidity providers Weekly update as to balance of exposures by liquidity providers Monthly forecasts of liquidity movements based on current trading book Analyse data to identify pinch points/match with market events Run stress test scenarios on exposures Manage internal funding swaps, internal loans between group entities Use hedging strategies/take protective measures as necessary Join Monthly Risk committee EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL SKILLS: Experience from a Treasury or Settlements background Ability to work autonomously and to think creatively Excellent stakeholder management experience Educated to degree level Attained or working towards a professional qualification Knowledge of FXDB system would be desirable

Modelling Senior Manager

London

£75,000 - £85,000

I am working with a Big 4 Consultancy who are recruiting into their Modelling team due to added demand from clients. The Senior Manager will be responsible running projects and the development of junior staff. The Team: Contributing to and driving the growth of the modelling team Leading large projects to support clients in tackling business issues Applying technical skills to devise compelling and well thought out solutions to complex problems Building constructive working relationships to develop internal and external networks The Role: You will be responsible for managing the growth of a high performing a dynamic team, working across multidisciplinary teams. You will leverage existing managerial experience and leadership skills to help grow and develop the modelling team You will be able to build strong client relationship and effectively take propositions to market You will manage teams of modellers and other professionals to provide high quality and flexible modelling solutions for a diverse range of clients You will be responsible for end to end engagement and stakeholder management You will use existing Excel, VBA, and/or SQL skills to support delivery and develop capabilities, share knowledge on solutions, and best practice techniques You will support the professional development of the junior members within the team The Person: Recognises the importance of continuous self and team development and actively strives to achieve this. Helps others to understand how their work contributes to the overall success of an engagement and the wider firm Fosters a sense of self belief and confidence in others Seeks to understand others motivations Supports others to make brave decisions Experience in a senior management role managing projects, clients and senior stakeholders Experience scoping, designing and building financial models in best practice Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously Experience in building and maintaining strong working relationships across a range of teams Experience in developing new strategy and propositions to generate business Experience in performance management and developing & retaining talent A first-class or upper second-class degree in a numerate subject Strong IT skills (Excel, VBA, and preferably SQL) Strong communication skills to be able to describe complex technical issues in a clear and non-technical way Strong commercial awareness and understanding of key concepts and issues in the financial services sector