Head of Operational Risk

9 hours ago


London, UK, United Kingdom InterQuest Group Full time

Are you a Senior Risk professional wanting to run the Operational Risk function for a growing London based Retail Bank?


It is an exciting time to be part of the impact for a bank going through positive change.


Reporting to the CRO, you will form part of the Risk Leadership Team as a hands-on Head of Risk.


Summary of the role incl. (not exhaustive):


  • Lead, manage and act as the Bank's Operational Risk SME
  • Enhance / Introduce a a proportionate and evolving ORMF, factoring;
  • RCSAs, Risk events, Risk Reporting, Business and Horizon Risks
  • Promote a mature the Risk Culture, bringing stakeholders and colleagues 'on the journey'
  • ICAAP - manage the scenario process linked to the Enterprise and Operational Risk Framework
  • Attendee and report at relevant committees


To be considered, you will have the following experience.


  • Experienced BCOB, CONC, MCOB or related FCA handbook experience
  • Developed ORMFs, ideally in the above environments
  • Influential stakeholder management, reporting and presenting skills


If you are an experienced Head of Operational Risk, or a Risk Manager ready to make the step up, you are encouraged to apply. We can discuss your suitability for this and other positions.


Hybrid c. 2 days per week in London.


Please apply with your CV.



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