Operational Risk Manager , Risk & Control , Private Banking

The Company:

A leading Private Bank with a focus on servicing and advising high net-worth private clients and is a premium brand in global Wealth Management.

The Role:

The Operational Risk Manager will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the Banking Risk Management Framework to ensure all risks are identified, monitored, managed, reported and, where necessary, and mitigated.

Support the Head of Operational Risk with the application of the Internal Control Framework (ICF) and the Banking Risk Management Framework, acting as a trusted adviser to Local Risk Owners and stakeholders to ensure risks are consistently identified, assessed, monitored and managed in line with the Bank’s Risk Policy and defined risk appetite.

The Operational Risk Manager will assist with the completion of the annual Risk and Control Self‑Assessment (RCSA), ensuring effective identification of key risks, control gaps and remediation actions across the business. Manage related action identification, creation and remediation.

Manage the Bank’s Control Plan using a risk‑based approach to reflect the current operational risk environment, business activities and risk appetite.

Manage the Bank’s use of the Group control reporting system, providing guidance and support to Control Owners and Performers to ensure accurate, timely and consistent risk and control data.

The Operational Risk Manager will coordinate quarterly internal controls assessments and reporting, providing independent challenge and oversight to ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment.

Maintain oversight of Global Control applications, perform key control reviews and ensure timely updates to reflect regulatory changes, new products, business initiatives and updated policies and procedures.

The Operational Risk Manager will oversee the monitoring, assessment, coordination and periodic reporting of operational incidents and near misses, performing periodic look back reviews to identify trends for the business to manage.

Produce clear, insightful and timely Operational Risk reports tailored to relevant stakeholders, including Executive Risk Committee and Risk & Audit Committee, highlighting key risk themes, emerging risks and control weaknesses.

Manage network of Risk SME catch-ups across the Private Banking business with a view to collating and sharing relevant information and risk topics.

Maintain Operational Risk related policies, standards and procedures, ensuring these are reviewed at least annually and updated as required to remain compliant with regulatory expectations and industry best practice.

The Operational Risk Manager will Deputise for the Head of Operational Risk at governance forums and committees, providing expert input and independent challenge where required.

Candidate

3-5 years experience in an Operational Risk role within Financial Services – Ideally Banking

Must have experience of Risk & Control Self Assessment processes (RCSA) and having been held accountable for this process.

A strong understanding of Internal Control frameworks.

Experience of regional offices would be helpful.

Articulate and Commercially focussed.