Operational Risk Associate

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Marex Full time
Control Specialist Role Overview

Marex is a leading global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity and market access to clients in the energy, commodities, and financial markets. The company operates four core services: Market Making, Clearing, Hedging, and Investment Solutions.

The Operational Risk team is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing operational risks while supporting the operational risk strategy and driving a proactive operational risk culture. As a Control Specialist, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Firm in this effort.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with business areas to manage and build out Risk Registers, ensuring accurate information and challenging where necessary.
  • Lead effective Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) reassessments, driving continuous improvement for designated areas as directed by Operational Risk Management.
  • Contribute to an effective risk presence, promoting risk discussions across Front, Middle, and Back Office areas, and building collaborative relationships across the business.
  • Support the broader Operational Risk team in implementing Operational Risk technology and reporting strategies.
  • Monitor and report on Risk Events and Operational Losses, completing Operational Risk assessments, escalating to management as needed, and actively supporting business areas in learning from lessons.
  • Perform thematic reviews into specific items as directed by Operational Risk Management.
  • Support data analytics across Business Risk Events, Emerging Risks, Trade Errors, and RCSA data.
  • Manage daily Business Incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and Operational Risk assessments.
  • Ongoing development of the Operational Risk Management Framework and rollout of individual components.
  • Support the integration of New Business.
  • Contribute to designing scenario analysis for ICAAP and ICARA.
  • Horizon scanning to identify external and emerging risks that may lead to new risk identification.
  • Maintain and improve Framework, Procedures, Policies, and Guidelines, including preparing Risk Flash Notices.
  • Contribute to Risk Committee reporting. Maintain strong relationships with second- and third-line assurance functions, participating in forums, and promoting information sharing.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of regulations and their application to internal operational processes and controls.
  • Experience in initiating and implementing change activities through to completion.
  • Strong team worker, able to take initiative to scope and lead enhancement work.
  • Able to deliver cultural change.
  • Effective report writing and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate complex requirements simply and translate them into viable business practices and procedures.
  • Ability to build constructive relationships and influence all levels of staff.
  • Able to balance commercial and regulatory requirements.
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Risk or relevant field.
  • Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills, and experience with internal IT systems.
Estimated Salary

$70,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on location and experience.

About Marex

Marex is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates returning to the workforce. If you require reasonable adjustments to participate in the hiring process, please indicate in your application.



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