Business Risk Specialist

7 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Allica Bank Full time
Job Description

About Allica Bank

Allica Bank is a leading financial institution that provides innovative banking solutions to established SMEs. Our purpose is to help these businesses thrive by offering tailored financial products and services.

Department Description

This role sits within the Risk Management function, reporting to the Business Risk & Control Manager. You will be an integral part of a dynamic team responsible for delivering First Line of Defence capability within the bank.

Role Description

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Support the risk manager in all aspects of operational risk and control management, including conduct and non-conduct related risk.
  • Facilitate the identification of risks throughout the bank, develop and report on risk management issues, and develop methodologies for risk assessment.
  • Perform analyses, identify trends, and create reporting for internal and external use, including for the bank's Risk Management Committee.
  • Support risk and control projects and initiatives to drive improvements to key processes and controls.
  • Partner with risk and control owners to identify, assess, monitor, measure, and report on various key risk indicators.
  • Conduct risk evaluations of third-party service providers and ensure appropriate due diligence is performed to identify, mitigate, and maintain ongoing awareness of risks to the bank.
  • Support business areas with day-to-day risk and compliance questions regarding business processes.
  • Identify areas of the business that require or would benefit from improved business processes and controls, and assist with development and implementation of such enhancements.
  • Partner with business areas to evaluate process or control breakdowns, including root cause analysis.
  • Support the coordination and facilitation of the bank's Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and administration of the bank's annual RCSA refresh.

**Principal Accountabilities:**

  • Provide hands-on risk support across the bank from a First Line Controls perspective.
  • Support the ongoing active management of risk and embedding of the Risk Management Framework.
  • Support Business Risk & Control Manager(s).
  • Support the ongoing monitoring and reporting of risk through relevant governance.
  • Deliver accurate risk and control performance analysis through the use of the bank's strategic risk management solutions.
  • Risk performance data collation for bank governance committees.
  • Help promote a risk-focused culture across the bank, embodying Allica's values.

**Personal Attributes & Experience:**

  • A good understanding of risk management principles and practices, including RCSAs, controls, and risk libraries.
  • Knowledge of relevant non-financial risk regulatory requirements, such as operational resilience and outsourcing.
  • Hands-on experience of assurance and monitoring of risks and controls across non-financial risk disciplines.
  • Ability to be hands-on and adapt quickly to the workflow in support of the Controls team, with a focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines.
  • Strong written and presentation skills, supported by experience of communication across different levels of seniority.
  • Ability to provide necessary challenge in a constructive manner.
  • Strong team player, with a focus on ongoing development to support meeting the objectives of the team.

**What We Offer:**

  • Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities.
  • Options for flexible working.
  • Regular social activities.
  • 25 days holiday – with the option to Buy/Sell.
  • Pension contributions.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Private health cover (with the option to add family members).
  • Life assurance.
  • Income Protection.
  • Family-friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
  • Season ticket loans.


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