Risk Management Specialist

Risk Analyst

To £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits + bonus | Central London (5 days in office - ONSITE)

THE COMPANY

The growing London operation of an international banking group with global assets of $200billion. The business in London comprises private banking, commercial and wholesale banking together with retail activities. In London, they have a truly cosmopolitan and collegiate culture. Due to continued expansion and growth, a new role has been created within their risk team to deliver strong risk reporting, improved data quality and continual improvements to support decision taking. In the role you will be responsible for preparing senior management reports and presentations to different committees within the bank. You will help oversee the bank’s risk profile, support the implementation of risk strategies, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards and internal policies. You will provide essential oversight of daily risk controls, contribute to the development and review of risk policies, and deliver insightful reporting to senior management and key committees.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a risk-focused role within a bank. (e.g., operational risk, regulatory reporting, conduct risk).
• Experience of design and implementation of KRI's.
• Strong experience of risk monitoring and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to demonstrate initiative in a fast-paced environment.

THE ROLE

• Support the monitoring and management of the organisation’s risk profile in line with approved risk governance, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee day-to-day risk controls and ensure compliance with the established risk appetite.
• Prepare and deliver regular and ad-hoc risk reports to senior management and relevant committees.
• Aggregate and analyse risk data from business units to provide a holistic view of the bank’s risk position.
• Report any breaches or excesses above agreed risk limits to senior management and regulatory bodies as required.
• Assist in the development, review, and annual update of risk management policies, procedures, and key regulatory documents (e.g., ICAAP, ILAAP, RRP).
• Support stress testing, sensitivity analysis, and capital/liquidity adequacy assessments, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain accurate risk incident logs and ensure timely distribution of relevant information.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of internal risk management tools and systems including design and implementation of KRI’s.
• Assist in the timely submission of regulatory returns.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by senior management.

Why Apply?

• Join a collaborative and supportive team in a respected and successful bank.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a robust risk management culture.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of risk disciplines and regulatory frameworks.

To apply or learn more, please submit your CV via LinkedIn. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.

Sponsorship will not be provided