Head of Operational Risk

Company

This is a leading information-based technology company aiming to bring ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. Headquartered in the United States, with a presence in the UK and Canada, this firm is dedicated to helping customers succeed through innovative financial solutions. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where talent thrives, measured by customer success and advocacy.

Your Role

• Lead Head of Risk Management for UK Operations Teams
• Shape and oversee first-line risk strategy in collaboration with business partners
• Contribute significantly to the design and delivery of risk management strategy
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Operations, facilitating well-managed objectives
• Stay informed on regulatory changes and influence key regulatory projects
• Support process management teams, ensuring adherence to ‘Dynamic and Well-Controlled’ standards
• Serve as a liaison across business partners, technology, and assurance functions
• Drive meaningful risk reductions through effective collaboration
• Synthesize data, conduct analysis, and provide valuable business insights
• Design, implement, and influence internal governance processes
• Assess controls and manage key risk deliverables
• Seek an experienced leader with senior risk management background in a regulated industry
• Possess critical thinking skills, focus on quality and timeliness
• Foster a collaborative and trusting environment

You

• Background in Operational risk
• Demonstratable commercial mindset with customer centric values
• People management experience

Next Steps

• If this sounds like you or someone you know then please contact Molly Phillips with a copy of your most up to date CV and the reason why you would like to apply on mtp@barclaysimpson.com

Permanent position based in Nottingham office with a hybrid working model