At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of risk frameworks and provide strategic oversight in a dynamic fintech environment.
- Company: Fast-growing fintech company on an exciting transformation journey.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a team where your insights will drive real change and innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of risk management and influence key business decisions.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in enterprise and operational risk within regulated financial services.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We're on the search for an exceptional Head of Enterprise & Operational Risk to join a fast-growing, regulated fintech on an exciting transformation journey.
Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer, this is a senior second-line leadership role with regular exposure to the Executive Committee and Board. You'll be responsible for shaping and embedding the enterprise and operational risk framework, ensuring it supports both today's business and future growth across multiple regulated entities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Redesigning and embedding the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF)
- Developing practical risk appetite statements, KRIs, governance and control frameworks
- Building operational risk, incident management and GRC capabilities
- Producing Board and Executive-level risk reporting
- Leading operational risk scenario analysis for capital assessments
- Providing second-line oversight across operational, fraud and cyber risk
- Acting as a trusted advisor and constructive challenger to senior leadership
We're looking for someone who has:
- Extensive enterprise and operational risk experience within regulated financial services
- A proven track record of designing and embedding risk frameworks
- Strong experience with risk appetite, governance, controls and Board reporting
- Operational risk scenario analysis and capital assessment experience
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Executive level
- Experience in fintech or high-growth regulated businesses
This is a rare opportunity to shape the risk function of a scaling organisation where you'll have genuine influence on strategy, governance and business decision-making.
Operational Risk Manager - Hybrid in London employer: fs talent
Join a dynamic fintech company in London that prioritises innovation and employee development. With a hybrid work model, we foster a collaborative culture where your expertise in operational risk will directly influence our strategic direction. Enjoy competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a transformative journey in a fast-paced environment.
