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Operational Risk Manager
Company Profile
Our client is a newly rebranded, FCA-regulated financial services firm based in London, delivering institutional-grade prime brokerage, clearing, execution, and risk analytics. With deep market expertise, new ownership, and strong capital backing, the business is led by a seasoned leadership team and is now entering a high-growth phase. As a rebuilt entity with a clean break from legacy operations, this is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a growing, well-capitalised financial institution from the ground up.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity for a driven Operational Risk Manager to join the second line of defence at an early stage and help build the risk function. You’ll work directly with senior leadership—including the CRO—in shaping and embedding the operational risk framework. The environment is dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative, with clear pathways to progress into a future Head of Operational Risk role.
Key Tasks
- Design and implement key operational risk frameworks and controls from a clean slate.
- Lead workstreams on KRIs, risk registers, incident/event logging, and remediation tracking.
- Partner with business leads across the first line to advise on controls and monitor risk exposures.
- Provide informed challenge and help define risk appetite across operational domains.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and metrics for leadership and regulatory purposes.
- Contribute to the broader build-out of governance and risk infrastructure across the firm.
Experience Required
- 5–8 years of operational risk experience, ideally in a second-line capacity.
- Background in prime brokerage or capital markets strongly preferred.
- Experience gained in SMEs or scale-ups advantageous—broad perspective and flexibility valued.
- Familiarity with FCA-regulated environments and risk governance standards.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and shape a maturing risk culture.
- A self-starter, proactive mindset, and readiness to roll up your sleeves.
Call to Action
To apply, or for a confidential conversation, contact Molly Phillips – mtp@barclaysimpson.com. Please send your CV & a short introduction explaining your interest in the role.
If the role is not quite right for you but you know someone who could be a good fit – we offer a referral bonus (T&Cs apply).
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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