Operational Risk Manager

Job Description

Operational Risk Manager – Capital Markets | Global Financial Institution | London (Hybrid)

Are you a proactive and commercially minded Operational Risk professional with experience supporting capital markets or sell-side trading desks? This is a rare opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role at a top-tier global financial services firm, where you’ll work at the heart of risk oversight in a dynamic front-office environment.

You’ll join a team that partners directly with senior stakeholders across trading, operations, and risk functions, playing a critical role in embedding a robust risk culture and driving forward the

operational risk agenda in a constantly evolving regulatory and market landscape.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and drive the execution of Operational Risk activities across the capital markets business, with a specific focus on first-line trading and support functions.
• Lead risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), working hands-on with the front office and support teams to validate control effectiveness and identify emerging risks.
• Manage and investigate operational risk events, conducting root cause analysis, coordinating remediation efforts, and embedding lessons learned.
• Produce and deliver high-quality risk reporting and MI to senior management, including risk dashboards, thematic reviews, and committee packs.
• Shape the evolution of the Operational Risk Framework, enhancing processes such as change risk assessments, scenario analysis, and key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Be the go-to risk advisor for business units launching new products or entering new markets, ensuring that risk is fully understood and addressed.
• Champion a culture of accountability and transparency, working closely with 1LoD and 2LoD teams to build strong governance and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent Operational Risk at internal forums, regulatory meetings, and cross-functional working groups.

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Internal Audit, or Controls, with a strong track record in sell-side capital markets environments (e.g. trading, sales, or front-office support).
• Strong working knowledge of non-financial risk management frameworks, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices (e.g. Basel II/III, COSO, ERM).
• Exceptional analytical skills — you're comfortable with large data sets and can cut through complexity to identify themes and risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — you know how to influence senior stakeholders and drive risk-conscious decisions.
• Resilient and adaptable — you thrive in fast-paced, regulated environments and are confident working across multiple priorities.
• A continuous improvement mindset — always looking for ways to enhance the control environment and risk culture.
• Experience with risk systems, dashboards, and reporting tools is a plus.

Why Join?

• Work closely with front-office leaders in a fast-paced and intellectually engaging environment.
• Shape the operational risk strategy at a business-critical level.
• Be part of a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and empowerment.
• Competitive compensation and clear pathways for progression.

If you're looking to take the next step in your risk career and want to make an impact where it matters most — in the engine room of global markets — we’d love to hear from you.