Operational Risk & Regulatory Change Analyst

Eames Consulting are currently supporting a leading Wealth Manager looking to appoint an Operational Risk & Regulatory Change Analyst on an initial 12 month FTC.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification, assessment and management of existing and emerging operational risks across Partner Finance, including BSP and lending activities.
• Collaborate with Risk and Control Owners to assess the design and effectiveness of key controls, identify opportunities for greater efficiency, and drive continuous improvements in the control environment.
• Develop and execute the annual control testing plan, providing stakeholders with clear, meaningful insight and assurance on control performance and effectiveness.
• Oversee the management of risk and control actions within Riskonnect, ensuring clear ownership, timely completion and effective mitigation of identified risks.
• Lead and coordinate periodic Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), ensuring robust, accurate and consistent risk attestation across the division.
• Provide subject matter expertise to group-wide risk and control initiatives, supporting the implementation of new regulatory requirements and the continued enhancement of the overall risk management framework.
• Deliver targeted assurance over key controls and processes across Partner Finance and the wider business, identifying areas for improvement and strengthening the control environment.
• Produce insightful and actionable reporting on risk and control performance for divisional governance forums, enabling effective oversight and supporting informed senior-level decision-making.

Requirements:

• Experienced operational risk professional with strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and a proactive, commercially focused approach.
• Confident operating within complex financial services environments and interpreting evolving regulatory expectations.
• Skilled at translating regulatory requirements into practical, effective and sustainable controls.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and providing clear, constructive challenge where appropriate.
• Able to identify, assess and effectively manage both existing and emerging operational risks.
• Strong commitment to delivering positive customer outcomes and maintaining high standards of regulatory integrity.

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