167 Operational Risk jobs in the United Kingdom

A global Tier 1 Bank are looking for an Operational Risk Expert to join on an initial 6 month contract

You will be required to support the following operational risk management activities:

• Management and documentation of operational risk events
• Review and tracking of issues and actions
• Control assessment
• Team administration activities
• Entering risks, controls, and assessments into the system of record (Archer)

Additional experience in the following is desirable:

• Wealth Management
• Archer
• Business & Stakeholder relationship management from an Ops Risk perspective

The role is based in central London with office in Bishopsgate. Hybrid working policy with requirement of 3-4 days per week in office. Initial length of contract is 6 months with potential to extend further/convert into a permanent role.

Rate is up to 623pd inside IR35 DOE.

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Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Operational Risk Manager – Capital Markets

London | Global Financial Services

An established global financial services firm with a strong presence across energy, commodities, and capital markets is expanding its London team. With operations spanning multiple regions and asset classes, the business is recognised for providing market access, liquidity solutions, and infrastructure services to a diverse client base including banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and trading houses.

As part of this growth, we are seeking an Operational Risk Manager with deep knowledge of the full trade life cycle and proven experience within capital markets . This role will play a key part in strengthening the firm’s risk management framework, supporting senior stakeholders, and driving forward best practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate risk and control assessments across the trade life cycle.
• Conduct root cause analysis of operational events and implement preventative strategies.
• Deliver risk reports, dashboards, and insights to senior management.
• Represent Operational Risk in governance forums and committees.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Operational Risk Framework and promote a strong risk-aware culture.
• Provide challenge and support on new business initiatives and change programmes.
• Build collaborative relationships across first, second, and third lines of defence.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in operational risk, governance, or controls within capital markets .
• Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end trade life cycle across multiple asset classes.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as Basel, COSO, and ERM, and experience with risk/control assessments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to deliver clear insights and recommendations.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Whats on Offer

• Be part of a growing risk team within a global organisation.
• Exposure to a diverse range of markets and stakeholders.
• The opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping operational risk practices.
• An inclusive and collaborative culture that supports professional growth.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a firm that is expanding and investing in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Operational Risk Manager – Capital Markets

London | Global Financial Services

An established global financial services firm with a strong presence across energy, commodities, and capital markets is expanding its London team. With operations spanning multiple regions and asset classes, the business is recognised for providing market access, liquidity solutions, and infrastructure services to a diverse client base including banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and trading houses.

As part of this growth, we are seeking an Operational Risk Manager with deep knowledge of the full trade life cycle and proven experience within capital markets . This role will play a key part in strengthening the firm’s risk management framework, supporting senior stakeholders, and driving forward best practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate risk and control assessments across the trade life cycle.
• Conduct root cause analysis of operational events and implement preventative strategies.
• Deliver risk reports, dashboards, and insights to senior management.
• Represent Operational Risk in governance forums and committees.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Operational Risk Framework and promote a strong risk-aware culture.
• Provide challenge and support on new business initiatives and change programmes.
• Build collaborative relationships across first, second, and third lines of defence.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in operational risk, governance, or controls within capital markets .
• Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end trade life cycle across multiple asset classes.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as Basel, COSO, and ERM, and experience with risk/control assessments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to deliver clear insights and recommendations.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Whats on Offer

• Be part of a growing risk team within a global organisation.
• Exposure to a diverse range of markets and stakeholders.
• The opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping operational risk practices.
• An inclusive and collaborative culture that supports professional growth.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a firm that is expanding and investing in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Meraki Talent are working with an Investment Manager to help identify an Operational Risk Analyst, the role is hybrid working and requires 1 day a fortnight in the office, this is also a 12 month fixed term contract with lots of benefits including an amazing pension scheme.

You will support their Senior Risk Manager across all aspects of enterprise and operational risk, contributing to risk management processes, internal reporting, and key business initiatives.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct reviews of risk events, ensuring action plans are implemented to mitigate risks and close control gaps
• Promote awareness and understanding of operational and enterprise risks across the firm
• Assist in the preparation of risk reporting and management information (MI)
• Support the Risk Manager in conducting Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and top-down risk assessments
• Assist in internal and external audits and regulatory reviews as needed
• Contribute to firm-wide risk-related projects and initiatives, such as enhancements to the Supplier Management Framework

We are looking for:

• Understanding of operational risk frameworks and methodologies
• Awareness of investment management operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Tableau and/or Power BI is desirable
• University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Risk, Business)

We are assisting a global asset manager with this newly created role

Responsibilties:

• Design and implement the key operational risk frameworks
• Liaise with the business itself , advising as appropriate
• Contribute to , and enhance , the corporate governance culture

You"ll need some operational risk experience , ideally from the buy-side and a keen work ethic