Risk Manager

What you will do

You will be a part of the second-line UK Risk Control team to ensure that KFSUK’s risk management framework is implemented and aligned with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and the company's strategic objectives. You will play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across various areas, including credit, operational, market, liquidity, and business risks.

• Oversee the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of risks across the entity, providing guidance and support to manage risks effectively including facilitating operational risk assessments and performing independent follow-up
• Support the business and challenge on major business changes as they apply to the UK
• Review and coordinate risk assessment process and challenge on incident, operational resilience and business continuity processes to ensure they meet business and regulatory needs
• Independently review and complete assurance reviews of BAU business process and product delivery
• Contribute to the quarterly independent opinion on the risk profile of the business from the Risk Control function for the UK Board
• Coordinate the setting and reporting of risk appetite statements and limits for UK through working with the UK senior management and supporting the Board to review and approve
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including senior management, business units, and external partners, to ensure effective communication and implementation of risk management initiatives.

Who you are

• Knowledge of risk management practices within a financial services firm
• Experience in product operations, project management, or a related field within a financial services firm or tech company
• Inquisitive and action oriented; experience of fixing problems and leaving a better place behind you
• Strong attention to detail and experience in using structured approaches to problem solving, and experience in using generative AI tools.
• Able to apply systems, risk and operational thinking across a varied portfolio without losing depth on any single area.
• Strong conceptual ability, with significant drive and ambition.