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Operational Risk Manager

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**Who are we?**
We're a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we're on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.
**The role**
**What will you be doing?**
13 Operational Risk Manager
Hybrid - Dorking or Basingstoke
**What will you bring?**
We are a leader in employee benefits, protecting over 2 million people, creating security and peace of mind to individuals & families. We're thrilled to announce exciting opportunities in our Risk team! This is the perfect time to join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of risk management at Unum UK.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Operational Risk Manager to drive the continual development and implementation of operational risk management within Unum. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert advice and communicate risk policies and processes across the organisation, ensuring a robust approach to managing operational and non-financial risks. You will play a hands-on role in enhancing and embedding risk processes, monitoring adherence to the risk framework, and delivering research and analytical support to strengthen the business's risk profile.
This position also involves mentoring and supporting other members of the Risk team, fostering their development through guidance and role modelling. You will take the lead in communicating and embedding risk policies, building strong partnerships across the business to enhance risk awareness, and delivering training to empower staff.
As a self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present confidently to management, you will thrive in a collaborative environment. Financial services industry experience is essential, and the ideal candidate will have a proven ability to build relationships.
The successful Operational Risk Manager can expect:
**Generous Bonus**
**Private Medical Insurance**
**DC pension scheme**
**Life, medical and income Insurance**
**Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion**
**27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)**
**Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.**
We are an inclusive, diverse employer, where you can grow your future career with us without barriers. We'll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact us directly.
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**Why join us?**
At Unum, we've created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
We've built a supportive, inclusive environment ( where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.
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Global Operational Risk Manager
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Global Operational Risk Manager
Posted 3 days ago
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Our client, a boutique global investment management firm headquartered in London is seeking an experienced and proactive Operational Risk Manager to join the London office.
This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to shape and enhance the firm’s operational risk framework in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the firm’s operational risk framework, policies, and procedures.
- Lead risk assessments across business units and support the implementation of controls.
- Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs), incidents, and emerging risks.
- Partner with teams to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.
Requirements
- Proven experience in operational risk management within investment management firm
- Strong understanding of front-to-back investment processes and associated risks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and influence across all levels of the organisation.
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations (UCITs)
This is a permanent position paying up to £130,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
No sponsorship
Global Operational Risk Manager
Posted 3 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Our client, a boutique global investment management firm headquartered in London is seeking an experienced and proactive Operational Risk Manager to join the London office.
This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to shape and enhance the firm’s operational risk framework in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the firm’s operational risk framework, policies, and procedures.
- Lead risk assessments across business units and support the implementation of controls.
- Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs), incidents, and emerging risks.
- Partner with teams to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.
Requirements
- Proven experience in operational risk management within investment management firm
- Strong understanding of front-to-back investment processes and associated risks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and influence across all levels of the organisation.
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations (UCITs)
This is a permanent position paying up to £130,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
No sponsorship
Global Operational Risk Manager
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Our client, a boutique global investment management firm headquartered in London is seeking an experienced and proactive Operational Risk Manager to join the London office.
This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to shape and enhance the firm’s operational risk framework in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the firm’s operational risk framework, policies, and procedures.
- Lead risk assessments across business units and support the implementation of controls.
- Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs), incidents, and emerging risks.
- Partner with teams to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.
Requirements
- Proven experience in operational risk management within investment management firm
- Strong understanding of front-to-back investment processes and associated risks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and influence across all levels of the organisation.
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations (UCITs)
This is a permanent position paying up to £130,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
No sponsorship
Global Operational Risk Manager
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Our client, a boutique global investment management firm headquartered in London is seeking an experienced and proactive Operational Risk Manager to join the London office.
This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to shape and enhance the firm’s operational risk framework in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the firm’s operational risk framework, policies, and procedures.
- Lead risk assessments across business units and support the implementation of controls.
- Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs), incidents, and emerging risks.
- Partner with teams to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies are in place.
Requirements
- Proven experience in operational risk management within investment management firm
- Strong understanding of front-to-back investment processes and associated risks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and influence across all levels of the organisation.
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations (UCITs)
This is a permanent position paying up to £130,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
No sponsorship
Operational Risk Manager - Investment Management
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Operational Risk Manager – Investment Management
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading alternative investment firm with a strong presence in real assets. With a reputation for innovation and disciplined investment processes, the firm manages capital on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth clients across global markets.
The business is seeking an experienced Operational Risk Manager to support its London-based Risk & Compliance team during a period of change and growth.
Role Overview:
As the Operational Risk Manager, you will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks across the firm's investment and business operations. This is a hands-on position suitable for a risk professional who is confident operating independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day management and enhancement of the firm’s operational risk framework.
- Work closely with investment, operations, technology, and compliance teams to identify and assess operational risks across key business functions.
- Perform risk and control assessments (RCAs) and maintain the risk register.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations, and track remediation actions through to resolution.
- Monitor KRIs (Key Risk Indicators) and operational risk appetite metrics, escalating breaches as appropriate.
- Assist in the preparation of risk reports for senior management, risk committees, and board presentations.
- Support regulatory and internal audit requests related to operational risk.
- Help embed a strong risk culture across the business through training, guidance, and collaboration.
- Participate in risk-related projects, including system implementations or regulatory change initiatives.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in operational risk management, ideally within an alternative investment firm, hedge fund, private equity, or broader asset management environment.
- Knowledge of FCA regulatory expectations and operational resilience best practices.
- Ability to work independently, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience using risk management tools/systems is advantageous.
- Professional qualifications (e.g. ICA, IRM, FRM, or similar) are a plus but not essential.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role and contribute to the firm’s continued success, we encourage you to apply.
For more details, please contact Jon Pettet at
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Operational Risk Manager - Investment Management
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Operational Risk Manager – Investment Management
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading alternative investment firm with a strong presence in real assets. With a reputation for innovation and disciplined investment processes, the firm manages capital on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth clients across global markets.
The business is seeking an experienced Operational Risk Manager to support its London-based Risk & Compliance team during a period of change and growth.
Role Overview:
As the Operational Risk Manager, you will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks across the firm's investment and business operations. This is a hands-on position suitable for a risk professional who is confident operating independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day management and enhancement of the firm’s operational risk framework.
- Work closely with investment, operations, technology, and compliance teams to identify and assess operational risks across key business functions.
- Perform risk and control assessments (RCAs) and maintain the risk register.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations, and track remediation actions through to resolution.
- Monitor KRIs (Key Risk Indicators) and operational risk appetite metrics, escalating breaches as appropriate.
- Assist in the preparation of risk reports for senior management, risk committees, and board presentations.
- Support regulatory and internal audit requests related to operational risk.
- Help embed a strong risk culture across the business through training, guidance, and collaboration.
- Participate in risk-related projects, including system implementations or regulatory change initiatives.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in operational risk management, ideally within an alternative investment firm, hedge fund, private equity, or broader asset management environment.
- Knowledge of FCA regulatory expectations and operational resilience best practices.
- Ability to work independently, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience using risk management tools/systems is advantageous.
- Professional qualifications (e.g. ICA, IRM, FRM, or similar) are a plus but not essential.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role and contribute to the firm’s continued success, we encourage you to apply.
For more details, please contact Jon Pettet at
Operational Risk Manager - Investment Management
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Operational Risk Manager – Investment Management
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading alternative investment firm with a strong presence in real assets. With a reputation for innovation and disciplined investment processes, the firm manages capital on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth clients across global markets.
The business is seeking an experienced Operational Risk Manager to support its London-based Risk & Compliance team during a period of change and growth.
Role Overview:
As the Operational Risk Manager, you will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks across the firm's investment and business operations. This is a hands-on position suitable for a risk professional who is confident operating independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day management and enhancement of the firm’s operational risk framework.
- Work closely with investment, operations, technology, and compliance teams to identify and assess operational risks across key business functions.
- Perform risk and control assessments (RCAs) and maintain the risk register.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations, and track remediation actions through to resolution.
- Monitor KRIs (Key Risk Indicators) and operational risk appetite metrics, escalating breaches as appropriate.
- Assist in the preparation of risk reports for senior management, risk committees, and board presentations.
- Support regulatory and internal audit requests related to operational risk.
- Help embed a strong risk culture across the business through training, guidance, and collaboration.
- Participate in risk-related projects, including system implementations or regulatory change initiatives.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in operational risk management, ideally within an alternative investment firm, hedge fund, private equity, or broader asset management environment.
- Knowledge of FCA regulatory expectations and operational resilience best practices.
- Ability to work independently, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience using risk management tools/systems is advantageous.
- Professional qualifications (e.g. ICA, IRM, FRM, or similar) are a plus but not essential.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role and contribute to the firm’s continued success, we encourage you to apply.
For more details, please contact Jon Pettet at
Operational Risk Manager - Investment Management
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Operational Risk Manager – Investment Management
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading alternative investment firm with a strong presence in real assets. With a reputation for innovation and disciplined investment processes, the firm manages capital on behalf of institutional and high-net-worth clients across global markets.
The business is seeking an experienced Operational Risk Manager to support its London-based Risk & Compliance team during a period of change and growth.
Role Overview:
As the Operational Risk Manager, you will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks across the firm's investment and business operations. This is a hands-on position suitable for a risk professional who is confident operating independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day management and enhancement of the firm’s operational risk framework.
- Work closely with investment, operations, technology, and compliance teams to identify and assess operational risks across key business functions.
- Perform risk and control assessments (RCAs) and maintain the risk register.
- Support incident and near-miss investigations, and track remediation actions through to resolution.
- Monitor KRIs (Key Risk Indicators) and operational risk appetite metrics, escalating breaches as appropriate.
- Assist in the preparation of risk reports for senior management, risk committees, and board presentations.
- Support regulatory and internal audit requests related to operational risk.
- Help embed a strong risk culture across the business through training, guidance, and collaboration.
- Participate in risk-related projects, including system implementations or regulatory change initiatives.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in operational risk management, ideally within an alternative investment firm, hedge fund, private equity, or broader asset management environment.
- Knowledge of FCA regulatory expectations and operational resilience best practices.
- Ability to work independently, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience using risk management tools/systems is advantageous.
- Professional qualifications (e.g. ICA, IRM, FRM, or similar) are a plus but not essential.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role and contribute to the firm’s continued success, we encourage you to apply.
For more details, please contact Jon Pettet at