Head of Operational Risk

Are you a strategic risk leader passionate about driving operational excellence, influencing key decisions, and building a culture where effective risk management supports business success?

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Head of Operational Risk to make a lasting impact, leading the evolution of risk management practices, partnering with senior decision-makers, and embedding a proactive approach to risk across a growing financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the operational risk team.
• Embedding risk management frameworks and controls.
• Overseeing risk assessments, incident management, and remediation activities.
• Monitoring and reporting key risks, trends, and exposures.
• Maintaining risk registers and supporting governance processes.
• Providing risk guidance on strategic business initiatives.
• Promoting a proactive risk-aware culture across the organisation.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in operational risk, governance, or risk management.
• Strong financial services industry knowledge.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with risk frameworks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and risk management systems.

An exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a senior leadership role, influencing key decisions, driving positive change, and shaping the future of risk within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment!