Operational Risk Analyst

1 month ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom Pontoon Solutions Full time

Operational Risk Analyst

Chester/Hybrid

Contract to 10th June 2025 initially

Salary from £55,000pa, plus benefits (see below)


Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.


My client is on the world’s leading financial institutions united in their purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. They are dedicated to helping teammates be their best at work and at home. It starts with having a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their individual strengths and perspectives. They firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination and be able to bring their whole selves to work. This is core to who they are as a company and how they drive responsible growth.


They are seeking an Operational Risk Analyst in Chester on an initial contract to 10th June 2025 with the likelihood of extension. This role is hybrid working with 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home, Monday to Friday.


Role Description:

The role of the Operational Risk Analyst is to partner and support Currency, Commodities, & Derivatives Operations (CCDO) teams and senior leaders to proactively identify, quantify, prioritize and mitigate risks, improve controls and maintain a focus on operational excellence and sustainable solutions. As a first line of defence team they are responsible for demonstrating, monitoring and managing the effectiveness and adequacy of the risk and control environment supporting CCDO in line with the enterprise Risk Framework supporting responsible growth.



CCDO is part of Global Market Operations who provide operational support to the Global Markets Business including as an example, Equities, Derivatives, FX, commodities, Futures & options and collateral.


Responsibilities:

The role will provide support to Derivatives and Balance Management operations globally, located in Chester and will be part of a team of risk management professionals in New York, Charlotte, UK, and Singapore. The role will work with the Derivatives and Balance Management Operations leadership to identify key risks and solutions to improve the risk profile of the area.


Members of the Risk Lead Team are trusted advisors to CCDO functions and leadership by providing independent oversight and assessment of their risk environment. It is their role to strengthen the control environment, improve control culture & practices and promote the CCDO Risk Principles embedding a robust risk culture across the organisation. They aim to create open channels of communication with CCDO teams to maintain trust and promote transparency in reporting root cause of issues and escalations. Close interaction and engagement with CCDO functional leadership to provide guidance on identified risk and control issues, escalation triage, formal capture of audit issues & operational events and development of associated remediation plans.

  • Coordinate, oversee and manage input and engagement for Regulatory Exams, Corporate Audits and Target Risk Assessments impacting CCDO functions & processes and associated. remediation of findings, including Matters Requiring Attention/Immediate Attention (MRA/MRIA)
  • Develop and maintain Single Process Inventory (SPI) framework, ensure adherence to Process Management Standard requirements including metric performance oversight.
  • Team up and debate with Audit, Compliance & Operational Risk partners on findings and emerging themes.
  • Ensure compliance with critical deadlines for risk identification, escalation and remediation.


What they are looking for:

Highly motivated individuals who can help the organisations and its clients facilitate business whilst focusing on responsible growth.

  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to be able to drive and influence risk-based decisions.
  • Excellent people /stakeholder management skills at all levels of seniority.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and objective problem solver.
  • Ability to work independently and be results driven whilst being a strong team player.
  • Organized and able to present issues effectively and with impact.
  • Strong multitasking abilities, proactive approach to successfully comply with multiple deadlines and initiatives globally.
  • Experience in a 1st line risk role, 2nd line risk or Audit function is preferred.


What sets you apart?

  • Knowledgeable in Global Markets products or support functions and operational risk preferred.
  • Proven track record of improving processes and demonstrating successful teamwork.
  • Commitment to challenging the status quo and promoting positive change across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience in quickly understanding situations and asking the right questions to drive resolutions – is a continuous learner.
  • Positive and motivated to perform in an diverse environment where the type of work will regularly change.
  • Strives to bring new thoughts and ideas to teams in order to drive innovation and unique solutions.
  • Excels in working among diverse viewpoints to determine the best path forward.
  • Experience in connecting with a diverse set of clients to understand future business needs.
  • Participate in and drive collaborative efforts to advance tools, technology, and ways of working to better serve an evolving client base.
  • Believes in value of diversity so we can reflect, connect and meet the diverse needs of our clients and employees around the world.


Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.


You will be an integral part of Ajilon (Adecco), a FTSE500 Global organisation with over 52 clients and sole supplier to the biggest organisations in the country and the world. You will be employed by ourselves as an Ajilon Consultant working onsite with our client where you will receive a regular salary, annual bonus payment, pension contributions, holiday and sick pay, plus a number of additional benefits such as medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance, access to our discounted benefits website and library of online training materials and future career and certification opportunities.


This great opportunity is being offered on a PAYE basis which means a LTD/Umbrella company cannot be used.

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