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Senior Operational Risk Analyst
Company Overview
Our client is a specialist UK-based financial services firm, operating in a highly regulated environment and serving a broad customer base across multiple regions. With a strong focus on operational resilience and regulatory compliance, the business is investing in the development of its risk capabilities to ensure sustainable growth and robust governance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded Second Line Risk team that partners closely with the wider business. Based in Essex – 2 Days in the office
Role Overview
This Senior Operational Risk Analyst role plays a key part in delivering independent oversight and subject matter expertise across operational risk activities. Reporting into the Operational Risk & Resilience Manager, the role will act as a central point of contact for all matters related to operational risk across the group.
You will support the business in identifying and managing its operational risk exposures, oversee supplier risk activities, and contribute to wider risk and resilience initiatives. The position offers broad exposure to senior stakeholders and opportunities to influence key governance forums.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Second Line challenge and insight into how operational risks are identified, assessed, and managed across the organisation.
- Act as a trusted advisor to First Line stakeholders, supporting their understanding and management of risk.
- Deliver reporting on key operational risk outputs, including risk maps, RCSA reviews, incidents, thematic reviews, and control testing.
- Monitor external developments to identify emerging risks or regulatory changes, ensuring internal frameworks are kept up to date.
- Provide oversight of supplier and third-party risk, including key outsourced services and associated exit strategies.
- Support and review risk assessments for material change initiatives, ensuring appropriate controls are in place and monitored.
- Work closely with related functions including IT security, compliance, and business continuity to align risk activities.
- Contribute to the maintenance and evolution of the operational risk framework, policies, and governance structures.
- Represent Operational Risk in relevant internal committees and forums, providing clear and actionable insight.
- Support the development and upkeep of risk management systems, including governance, risk, and compliance platforms.
Experience & Skills Required
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Second Line Operational Risk role within a regulated banking environment.
- Strong familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks (FCA, PRA) and expectations around operational risk.
- Broad exposure to risk types such as conduct, cyber, IT, and compliance.
- Proven experience with risk assessment tools such as RCSA, thematic reviews, and incident analysis.
- Sound understanding of the three lines of defence model and how it applies in practice.
- Experience in risk systems (e.g., GRC platforms) and delivering training to First Line stakeholders.
- Skilled in controls testing and assurance activities.
- A relevant degree is required; professional risk certifications are desirable.
- Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills—comfortable engaging at senior levels.
Why Apply?
- Work in a collaborative and established risk team with influence across key governance processes.
- Contribute to meaningful change initiatives, including regulatory transformation and resilience programmes.
- Gain exposure to high-impact operational risk work in a complex and regulated environment.
- Flexible hybrid working model and supportive management culture.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and cross-functional collaboration.
To apply, or for a confidential discussion, please contact Molly Phillips; mtp@barclaysimpson.com
We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
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