Operational Risk Analyst in London

Job purpose

Given the nature of Evelyn Partners’ business the main risks it faces are operational in nature and any successful candidate will be required to:

• Assist in the development and embedding of the Group Risk Management Framework.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Group’s risk management processes.
• Actively engage with the business with regard to risk related matters.
• Be the primary analyst within the team for risk events and reporting.   
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the business.

Key Responsibilities

To assist in a wide-ranging aspect of development and business-as-usual activities across the risk management framework, including but not limited to:

• Assist the business in the process of capturing, assessing, reporting and escalating of risk events, and maintenance of the Group’s risk event reporting system.
• The production of the Group’s Key Risk Dashboard and other monthly reporting, highlighting key trends/ themes.
• Review and challenge the businesses Risk and Control Self Assessments.
• Assist in the completion of Deep Dives into specific areas of focus and interest. 
• The completion of the Key Risk Assessment and Appetite statements.
• The development and production of top-down key risk assessments and scenario analysis.
• Preparing and delivering risk management training to the business.
• Assist in policy refresh, challenging the business as appropriate.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience in Risk management, ideally gained within a financial services organisation.
• Ability to work well in a pressurised environment and prioritise work.
• Demonstrable attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently on tasks.
• Team player.

Key Competencies

• Integrity
• Sound judgement and pragmatism
• Adaptability and able to deal with challenge
• Planning and organising
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Analytical ability and synthesis of information
• Self-motivated/driven to achieve excellence
• Relationship building.

Our Values and Behaviours

Performance

• We are ambitious for our clients and act with their interests in mind
• We keep our promises & deliver excellence at pace
• We lead the way and embrace new ways of working

Personal

• We take time to listen to & understand people’s individual needs
• We treat everyone fairly & with respect
• We are honest & genuine

Partnership

• We build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships
• We value everyone’s contribution
• We partner across the full breadth of our expertise to create shared value

Professional Qualifications and Education

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent.
• Relevant professional qualification(s) advantageous.

As a colleague here at Evelyn Partners you will have access to benefits that include:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependant)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients.  At Evelyn Partners we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation.  It is our commitment to provide a workspace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. 

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process.  Please let your Recruiter know.