Risk Management Executive

* Leading online broker
* Global business
* Part of a new team
Meraki Talent are working with a leading global online broker who offer a variety of products to their clients to help them identify a Risk Management Executive to join their new growing governance team in central London.
You will be responsible for building and maintaining an effective risk and control environment in a dynamic industry that spans multiple jurisdictions.
Your task will be to manage risk identification and assessment, and mitigation of potential risks within the organisation. This may include financial risks, operational risks, and regulatory compliance risks. You will collaborate with various departments within the organisation to offer recommendations for mitigating risks and optimising controls.
Your role has a global scope and will require significant engagement with the Operations and Compliance teams located in our offices around the world.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
* Establish an internal risk programme to effectively monitor and adhere to the company's risk appetite.
* Prepare an enterprise-wide risk assessment, including analysis, identification, description, and estimation of risks affecting the business, and maintain an up-to-date risk register for effective Risk Management.
* Analyse and discuss assessment outcomes with various risk owners and drive the development and execution of necessary mitigation plans.
* Consult and support relevant departments in determining, quantifying, and mitigating risks related to client and industry relationships.
* Monitor and oversee Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)/ Outsourcing Function risks. Document and maintain a comprehensive disaster recovery plan to ensure business continuity in case of unforeseen events.
* Design and implement a robust policy compliance process applicable to all business policies, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal guidelines.
* Provide support and training to increase risk awareness among company staff. Prepare reporting to the Risk Committee and to the Board of Directors as required and participate in process improvements and risk-related projects.
We are looking for:
* 3 - 7 years of experience in Risk Management or a similar role
* Degree in Risk Management, finance, business, law, or any related field
* Practical working knowledge of financial services compliance and operations, including the associated rules and regulations of the financial services industry
* Strong understanding of risks, internal control, and business processes
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
* Meticulous, organised, and results-driven attitude
* Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work well individually and in a team environment
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications