Job Description

Overview

• We are partnering with a regulated financial services organization seeking an experienced Risk Officer to oversee and enhance its enterprise-wide risk management framework. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business to ensure effective risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and periodically review the organization's Risk Management Framework, policies, and procedures.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and report risks across business operations, processes, and systems.
• Maintain and regularly update the Risk Register, ensuring all risks are appropriately documented, assessed, and mitigated.
• Conduct inherent and residual risk assessments and ensure alignment with the organization's risk appetite and tolerance.
• Implement and oversee Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and risk incident reporting processes.
• Develop and maintain third-party risk assessment procedures.
• Review and enhance business continuity, cybersecurity, information security, and operational resilience policies.
• Support business continuity planning, testing, and ongoing resilience initiatives.
• Ensure the organization maintains an effective IT and Cybersecurity Risk Framework, including compliance with applicable operational resilience regulations.
• Prepare risk reports and provide recommendations to senior management and governance committees.
• Deliver guidance and training to employees on risk management practices and controls.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Risk Management, Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Compliance Risk, or a similar function within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, governance, and internal controls.
• Experience maintaining Risk Registers and conducting risk assessments.
• Familiarity with third-party risk management and operational resilience frameworks.
• Knowledge of business continuity, cybersecurity, and information security principles.
• Understanding of financial services regulations and risk management best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within financial services, fintech, payments, investment services, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks relating to operational resilience, cybersecurity, and risk governance.
• Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, or Governance would be considered an asset.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and strengthening the organization's risk management function.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Competitive compensation package.