• London, City
• Hybrid Working
• Support Senior Risk Manager

Meraki Talent are working with an investment manager to help identify an Operational Risk Analyst.  You will support their Senior Risk Manager across all aspects of enterprise and operational risk, contributing to risk management processes, internal reporting, and key business initiatives.  Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct reviews of risk events, ensuring action plans are implemented to mitigate risks and close control gaps
• Promote awareness and understanding of operational and enterprise risks across the firm
• Assist in the preparation of risk reporting and management information (MI)
• Support the Risk Manager in conducting Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and top-down risk assessments
• Assist in internal and external audits and regulatory reviews as needed
• Contribute to firm-wide risk-related projects and initiatives, such as enhancements to the Supplier Management Framework

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across departments
• Inquisitive and proactive mindset, comfortable challenging the status quo
• Eagerness to develop a career in operational or investment risk
• Curious about how various departments interact to create and manage operational risk 

We are looking for:

• Understanding of operational risk frameworks and methodologies
• Awareness of investment management operations, ideally including familiarity with the responsibilities of an AFM/AIFM
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Tableau and/or Power BI is desirable
• University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Risk, Business)
• Up to 1 year of experience in enterprise risk, operational risk, or compliance OR a motivated graduate with a keen interest in risk management