Senior Operational Risk Analyst

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Company Profile

This London-based financial technology firm is a high-growth trading platform with a strong international footprint. Known for its innovative digital products, the company has gained industry recognition for combining powerful technology with exceptional client experience. With a dynamic, fast-paced culture and a team of forward-thinking professionals, the firm is focused on scaling its governance and risk capabilities in line with its expanding global operations.

This is a company where self-starters thrive and those with a proactive mindset can drive real impact across the business.

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The Role

A newly created opportunity exists for a Senior Risk Analyst to join the Operational Risk & Governance function, supporting both the second line of defence and broader business oversight activities. Sitting in a hybrid position across risk and governance, this is an ideal move for someone with foundational experience in operational risk who is ready to step into a more autonomous, visible role.

You’ll help embed risk management practices across the firm’s core operations—spanning payments, customer services, technology, and compliance—while supporting the design and maintenance of effective controls, governance processes, and regulatory frameworks.

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Key Tasks

• Conduct operational risk assessments across key business areas, identifying exposures in processes like payments, data integrity, customer operations, and fraud.
• Maintain and update the enterprise-wide risk register, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal frameworks.
• Develop, monitor, and report Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), providing insight to leadership and board-level risk committees.
• Support internal governance forums by compiling reports, preparing agendas, and tracking risk action points.
• Lead incident investigations and post-event reviews, facilitating root cause analysis and long-term remediation plans.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and monitor risk mitigation strategies across the business.
• Conduct scenario analysis and business continuity planning assessments to test organisational resilience.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure that governance frameworks remain compliant with relevant standards (e.g. GDPR, PSD2).
• Partner with Internal Audit and Compliance on regulatory reviews, tracking actions and supporting responses to auditors.
• Review and update policies and procedures to reflect best practices and regulatory expectations.

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Experience Required

• 3–5 years’ experience in operational risk or governance roles within financial services (1st or 2nd line of defence).
• A strong grasp of risk management methodologies and a hands-on understanding of control frameworks.
• Prior exposure to governance committee support, internal policy writing, or regulatory liaison work is desirable.
• A relevant academic background—Risk, Finance, Economics, or similar. Professional qualifications (e.g. FRM, CFA, PRM) are beneficial but not essential.
• Experience working in or alongside functions such as Payments, Client Services, or Technology Risk is advantageous.
• Familiarity with digital platforms or CFD products would be a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and confident working in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

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Call to Action

To apply, or for a confidential conversation, contact Molly Phillips – mtp@barclaysimpson.com.
Please send your CV & a short introduction outlining why you’re interested in the role.

If this position isn’t quite right for you but someone else comes to mind, we offer a referral bonus (T&Cs apply).