The Group Operational Risk team, sitting in the second line of defence, is part of the Central Risk function reporting into the CFO, to oversee and control risks taken across the Investment Management. Operational risk management is aligned to the business to ensure delivery of an effective Operational Risk Framework and independent oversight.
Responsibilities
Risk Governance:
Manage the day to day operational risk interface with specific allocated business areas
Manage and review of the event reporting process for allocated areas
Review and challenge of business risk and control assessment through involvement in system and control committees
Collation and reporting of Key Risk Indicators
Perform thematic risk reviews to enhance business processes and control framework
Reporting:
Update and maintain Group wide Operational Risk Policy, aligned with the Group’s Risk Appetite and Strategy (Framework)
Preparation of Group Risk Monthly Reporting pack
Preparation of Board reporting packs for various board committees
Assist with the review and update of the operational risk elements within the Group and manage end to end review for allocated business units
Collation of the Operational Risk Scenarios (used for assessment of economic capital requirements)
Attendance at Group Risk committee meetings including minute taking and action management
Key Skills & Experience:
Relevant experience in evaluating and/or implementing sound, practical business processes, internal controls and assurance practices in investment management, banking risk management/operations, audit or consultancy
Knowledge of asset management or relevant financial services business processes and control environment
Strong risk and control or audit/assurance background, prior experience in operational risk management and risk reporting with understanding of operational risk management best practice in the asset management and/or banking industry