Risk Analyst

Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and meticulous Risk Analyst to join our First Line Risk team. The successful candidate will assist in identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational risks. The individual will report into the Risk Manager for Capital Markets Operations (CMO) as part of the CMO Risk team who cover Risk and Business Continuity activities across LSE plc & IBSs, Turquoise & CMO.
Responsibilities:
- Support ongoing monitoring and analysis of risk, identifying areas of risk exposure and highlighting changes as appropriate
- Monitor risk indicators and key risk metrics to identify and track changes in risk profiles
- Complete routine risk reporting and production of management information to support risk governance and decision making
- Ensure the Governance, Risk and Compliance Tool (GRC) MetricStream is maintained with the latest updates on issues, risk events, controls and assessments
- Support the team in conducting risk assessments to identify potential operational risks and vulnerabilities
- Assist in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and controls
- Support the team to deliver risk projects and activities
Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Relevant certifications or coursework in risk management or related fields are a plus
This is an exciting opportunity and would be suitable for an early-career professional to gain valuable experience in operational risk management. If you are passionate about risk management and eager to learn and grow in this field, we encourage you to apply.
Department Description:

• Capital Markets Operations is part of the LSEG Group Operations function and supports all operations activity within the Capital Markets Division. We are structured to oversee and ensure the successful service delivery and service management activities for the division, which includes, but is not limited to:-
  • Onboarding FX and Capital Market customers
  • Ensuring orderly and fair running of key LSEG Markets such as LSE (Equities, Fixed Income and Derivatives) and Turquoise
  • Acting as a first point of contact for customers - Issuers, Member firms, Trading Specialists
  • Being a centre of excellence for Transaction Reporting
  • Ensuring the resiliency of Capital Markets
  • Co-ordinating the production and dissemination of communications to customers and key organisations including EUI, CCPs, UKLA and FTSE Russell
  • Providing an Important Business Service lens for LSE plc, Turquoise & FX.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
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