Senior Operational Risk Manager (2LoD)

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Company Description

Discover the Unexpected. Experian is the world's leading global information services company. We're passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. For more than 125 years, we've helped economies and communities flourish - and we're not done. Our 21k amazing employees in 40+ countries believe the possibilities for you, and the world, are growing. We're investing in the future, through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. To do this we employ the brightest minds that share our purpose and want to make a difference.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to lead the 2LoD Risk Reporting across the UK&I and provide oversight and challenge of Experian's risk profile, governance and risk management processes. You will act as the point of contact for their aligned business areas to provide relevant advice and independent challenge around their risk and control environment. This role reports directly into the Director of Risk and Compliance for UKI & Ireland, but you will also play a role in with the wider Global Risk Management (GRM) team.

Work that matters - what you'll be doing:

• Oversight of Risk Reporting for Risk Committees (both UK&I and Group), Board and Audit Committee Reporting support operational risk issue management, event management and risk acceptance processes, together with associated aggregation and reporting activities.
• Lead the policy and standards development and maintenance of the UK&I Operational and Conduct Risk frameworks, plus provide input and guidance into the Group Risk policies and standards changes in line with industry good practice.
• Conduct oversight and challenge of the UK&I B2B and D2C Fraud Risk profile for the UK&I ensuring alignment with Group strategies relating to Fraud.
• Provide technical direction to the business and Group Risk in relation to the enterprise wide risk system (Archer GRC) and support the implementation of associated system processes / initiatives.
• Execution of targeted operational risk assurance control reviews / testing, provide assurance over our innovative projects and reporting in accordance with broader integrated assurance plans.

Qualifications

What you'll need to bring to the role & Experian:

• An ability to produce Board and Executive level risk reports to a very high standard.
• Experience of operational risk in a second line of defence capacity with some knowledge of Fraud oversight.
• Ability to interface with senior stakeholders effectively to establish relationships and become a trusted advisor.
• Experience of changing and building and/or operating industry good practice Risk Management Frameworks.
• An ability to apply technical knowledge in a practical and balanced manner.

More about you:

• Capability to undertake operational risk business partnering arrangements, cultivating effective relationships and networks ensuring rapid escalation of concerns/issues across the business.
• A track record of working within financial services or Fintech.
• Able to challenge constructively and professionally.

Everyone has different experience, and so please don’t rule yourself out if you cannot 'tick' all of the qualities mentioned above. Talk to us about the experience that you do have.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. We're an award winning organisation due to our strong people first approach. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.