Operational Risk Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom BNY Full time

Company Overview:

At BNY, we empower our employees to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company, we touch nearly 20% of the world's investible assets.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Our unique ideas and talents help make money work for the world.

Job Description:

We are seeking a future team member for the role of Operational Risk Specialist II to join our Operational Risk Team. This second-line defense role will contribute to the ongoing execution of the elements of the Operational Risk Management Framework.

The employee will be responsible for the independent oversight and challenge of operational risk management activities of the first line of defense. Process change risk assessments and operational risk reporting will be conducted for an assigned business or functional group.

About the Role:

  1. Support engagement with the assigned Line of Business or Corporate Function, building relationships and driving first-line ownership of operational risk.
  2. Contribute to the identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of operational risk inherent to business activities and effectiveness of the control environment.
  3. Support the assigned Line of Business or Corporate Function's adherence to the Operational Risk Management Framework, including the execution and maintenance of Risk & Control Self-Assessments, Operational Risk Limits, Operational Risk Events, and Business Process Change risk assessments.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) is required (preferably with a focus in Business, Finance, Math, Computer Science).
  • Some experience in a global, financial, or professional services firm. Risk management and/or data analytics experience is preferred but not required.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and ability to work with data and identify risk trends, patterns, and concentrations.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills (written and verbal) with ability to articulate clearly views and recommendations.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented, demonstrating ability to interact and engage with a diverse group of people in a variety of functions across the world.
  • Results-oriented, able to work with high productivity in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines and competing priorities.
  • Fully Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau.
  • Preferred skills: SQL, Python.

Estimated Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Location: Manchester, UK - Hybrid (3 days / week in office)

Award-winning Company: We are proud to be recognized as America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024; World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024; Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024; and more.

Benefits:

We offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team.



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