Interim Head of Operational Risk
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- England,North West,Greater Manchester
- Full Time, Contract
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Full job description4 month contract / start date late September
Manchester (Hybrid) – 4 days office (city centre)
Inside IR35 – day rate negotiable
We’re partnering with a growing UK financial services organisation to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Operational Risk. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the operational risk framework within a regulated business, working closely with the Chief Risk Officer and senior stakeholders.
The Opportunity
You’ll play a pivotal role in embedding and overseeing the Operational Risk Management Framework across the business, providing independent challenge, strengthening governance, and helping to drive a strong risk culture.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and oversee the Operational Risk Management Framework.
*Manage core operational risk processes including RCSAs, risk events, control testing and governance.
*Provide second-line oversight and challenge across key business activities.
*Support Board and Executive Risk Committees with insightful reporting and analysis.
*Enhance operational resilience and non-financial risk management.
*Lead thematic reviews and monitor remediation activities.
*Promote a positive risk culture through training, coaching and stakeholder engagement.
*Monitor regulatory developments and emerging operational risks.
About You
You’ll bring:
*Significant operational risk experience within a regulated financial services environment (banking experience preferred).
*Strong knowledge of Operational Risk frameworks, RCSAs, control testing and risk event management.
*Experience presenting to senior leadership and Board committees.
*Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
*A pragmatic, commercial approach with the ability to challenge constructively.
What’s on Offer
*High-profile leadership role with significant visibility.
*Opportunity to shape and enhance an evolving risk function.
*Hybrid working in Manchester.
*Competitive day rate or fixed-term salary package.
If you’re an experienced Operational Risk leader looking for your next interim challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Manchester (Hybrid) – 4 days office (city centre)
Inside IR35 – day rate negotiable
We’re partnering with a growing UK financial services organisation to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Operational Risk. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the operational risk framework within a regulated business, working closely with the Chief Risk Officer and senior stakeholders.
The Opportunity
You’ll play a pivotal role in embedding and overseeing the Operational Risk Management Framework across the business, providing independent challenge, strengthening governance, and helping to drive a strong risk culture.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and oversee the Operational Risk Management Framework.
*Manage core operational risk processes including RCSAs, risk events, control testing and governance.
*Provide second-line oversight and challenge across key business activities.
*Support Board and Executive Risk Committees with insightful reporting and analysis.
*Enhance operational resilience and non-financial risk management.
*Lead thematic reviews and monitor remediation activities.
*Promote a positive risk culture through training, coaching and stakeholder engagement.
*Monitor regulatory developments and emerging operational risks.
About You
You’ll bring:
*Significant operational risk experience within a regulated financial services environment (banking experience preferred).
*Strong knowledge of Operational Risk frameworks, RCSAs, control testing and risk event management.
*Experience presenting to senior leadership and Board committees.
*Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
*A pragmatic, commercial approach with the ability to challenge constructively.
What’s on Offer
*High-profile leadership role with significant visibility.
*Opportunity to shape and enhance an evolving risk function.
*Hybrid working in Manchester.
*Competitive day rate or fixed-term salary package.
If you’re an experienced Operational Risk leader looking for your next interim challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Job number 4027307
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