At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance the Bank's operational risk framework while collaborating with various teams.
- Company: Join a reputable bank focused on operational resilience and regulatory compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to promote a strong risk culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on risk management in a dynamic banking environment.
- Qualifications: 10 years of operational risk management experience in retail banking required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
About the Company:
About the Role:
The Operational Risk Manager will report to the Chief Risk Officer and provide independent second-line oversight of operational risk across the Bank. The role is responsible for maintaining a robust operational risk framework, strengthening control effectiveness, and supporting the Bank’s operational resilience and regulatory compliance obligations. This is a hands-on role that works closely with operations and central functions. It offers the opportunity to strengthen the Bank’s risk management capability while gaining exposure to a broad range of operational processes and senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, maintain, and enhance the Bank’s operational risk framework, policies, and standards.
- Facilitate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) across the Bank, working with Risk Champions and business teams.
- Oversee the capture, investigation, and root-cause analysis of operational loss events.
- Develop, monitor, and report Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), escalating breaches, trends, and emerging risks as appropriate.
- Assess control design and effectiveness and support remediation activity where gaps are identified.
- Contribute to cyber risk management, operational resilience, business continuity planning, and scenario testing.
- Support third-party and outsourcing risk assessments, including ongoing monitoring of related risks and controls.
- Prepare clear and accurate operational risk reporting for senior management and governance committees.
- Provide constructive challenge to first-line teams and help promote a strong risk culture across the Bank.
Skills / Experience:
- At least 10 years’ experience in operational risk management within retail banking services.
- Strong understanding of retail banking operations, processes, and control environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk identification skills.
- A can-do attitude and the ability to work independently.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
Applications will be accepted until 02/10/2026. If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to humanresources@turkishbank.co.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Operational Risk Manager in London employer: TurkishBank UK
Turkish Bank UK is an exceptional employer that prioritises a collaborative and inclusive work culture, fostering professional growth and development for its employees. As an Operational Risk Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders while enhancing the Bank's risk management capabilities in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to operational resilience and regulatory compliance, Turkish Bank UK offers a rewarding career path where your contributions directly impact the organisation's success.
