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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operational risk management, including the development and implementation of risk frameworks, conducting assessments, and preparing reports for senior management. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for identifying risks, recommending improvements, and fostering a culture of risk awareness across the organization.
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Operational Risk ManagementRisk AssessmentControl TestingAnalytical SkillsRegulatory Awareness
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Hard Skills
Operational Risk FrameworksRisk and Control Self AssessmentsKey Risk IndicatorsControl Design AssessmentData AnalysisReportingRisk Event ManagementOperational Loss AnalysisControl Improvement RecommendationsRisk Monitoring
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCollaborationProactive Approach
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial ServicesSecond Line of DefenceInternal ControlsRisk ManagementOperational RiskRegulatory EnvironmentAssurance RoleRisk Awareness CultureCompeting Priorities
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Help develop and maintain Kroo’s operational risk management framework
- Support a culture of risk awareness across the bank
- Provide second-line advice, oversight and constructive challenge to teams
- Support business areas in identifying and assessing operational risks and maintaining effective controls
- Conduct operational risk assessments and reviews
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements
- Help develop, maintain and implement operational risk policies and procedures
- Support the risk and control self-assessment process, including oversight and challenge of assessments, controls and action plans
- Coordinate the risk events and issues process, ensuring accurate records, clear action ownership and progress monitoring
- Review risk events and issues to identify recurring themes, underlying causes and preventative opportunities
- Plan and carry out control testing and monitoring
- Develop and monitor key risk indicators and escalate emerging concerns
- Analyse operational risk data and prepare management information and reports for senior management and the Board
- Produce monthly and quarterly reporting on risk events, issues, operational losses, external events and emerging trends
- Provide second-line advice and challenge on projects, new products and features
- Work with colleagues across the bank to improve risk awareness and consistently apply the operational risk framework
- Report to the Operational Risk Manager within the second line of defence
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant experience in operational risk, risk management, internal controls or a related assurance role, ideally within banking or financial services
- Understanding of operational risk frameworks and the responsibilities of the first and second lines of defence
- Experience identifying and assessing risks, reviewing controls and recommending improvements
- Familiarity with risk and control self assessments, risk events, issues management and key risk indicators
- Ability to assess control design and effectiveness and clearly document findings
- Strong analytical skills, including interpreting data, identifying trends and turning findings into practical recommendations
- Ability to prepare accurate reports and management information for senior stakeholders
- Clear communication skills and confidence asking questions, providing constructive challenge and explaining risk matters clearly
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills, with ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines
- Ability to collaborate across teams while maintaining an independent approach to risk oversight
- Proactive and inquisitive approach, sound judgement and willingness to learn
- Awareness of the regulatory environment in which UK banks operate and its relevance to operational risk
Benefits
Comp & perks- 25 days of annual leave
- 8 bank holidays
- 1 Kroo bank holiday on 24 June
- 1 day off during the week of your birthday
- 3 personal days to use as needed
- Up to 4 hours of employer sponsored volunteering time each month
- Access to Spill, our mental health support partner
- Workplace pension with a 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer contribution
- MacBook laptop and equipment needed for hybrid working
- Support towards home office setup if required
- Access to offices, including workspace near London Bridge in central London
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Electric Car scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Development opportunities as the bank grows
- Private healthcare for you and your immediate family through Vitality
- Hybrid working combining remote work with office attendance