Operational Risk Manager (Vice President)

b Overview /b p In this role you will join Jefferies London-based Global Operational Risk Management team to strengthen and oversee the JIL Operational Risk Framework. You will provide independent challenge and second-line oversight to inform risk-based decision making. The role involves leading risk initiatives, coordinating risk assessments, and enhancing data, reporting and governance for executive oversight. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to embed robust risk controls in a fast-paced, global firm. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Partner with business and control functions to implement and improve the JIL ORM framework and processes aligned with broader risk policies /li li Lead JIL-specific risk initiatives, including risk identification, thematic reviews, scenario analysis, and control-enhancement opportunities /li li Manage operational risk events affecting JIL domestically or internationally and support major regional events /li li Lead or support event investigations with root-cause analysis, remediation tracking and timely escalation /li li Coordinate bottom-up and top-down risk and control self-assessments (RCSA) across businesses and functions /li li Monitor indicators and metrics to detect emerging risks and support timely escalation /li li Aggregate event, RCSA, indicator and remediation data to create a coherent entity-level risk view and reporting /li li Monitor regulatory developments in the UK and Europe and implement required framework enhancements /li li Provide constructive challenge on risk assessments, controls, and remediation plans, escalating material issues /li li Enhance risk data, reporting, and analytics including data quality, automation, visualization and management insight /li li Provide training on the ORM framework to stakeholders /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Eight+ years of experience in operational risk management or related risk/control roles within financial services /li li Experience managing operational risk events, root-cause analysis, and remediation /li li Facilitating RCSA, scenario analysis, risk assessments and KI monitoring /li li Ability to provide independent challenge and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across the three lines of defence /li li Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment /li li Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with data interrogation capabilities /li li Experience presenting risk matters to committees and executive management /li li Excellent communication and report-writing skills; stakeholder management /li li Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with visualization or analytics tools desirable /li /ul ul li collaboration /li li independent challenge /li li stakeholder management /li li Advanced Excel /li li PowerPoint /li li data visualization /li /ul