Risk Executive
Job in
Ipswich, Suffolk County, IP1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-03-02
Listing for:
Opus Perm
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our client is a well respected and award winning firm located in Ipswich. They are seeking an experienced Risk Executive to join their team. The Risk Oversight Department acts as the Firm's second line risk function, providing oversight of the risk management framework and how key risks are managed and mitigated.
On offer is exceptional pension of 8% employer contribution, private medical, life assurance, 25 days plus BH, yearly profit share, hybrid working, qualifications funded, great company culture where people genuinley enjoy where they work & much more
If you have a background in Risk, this might be the role for you...
Oversight and challenge of the Firm's Enterprise Risk Management Framework
Maintenance of the Firm's Risk Appetite Statement, risk related policies and frameworks
Supervising and supporting the Firm's Cross-cutting Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) for Top Risks to assist with Firm's ICARA process
Oversight and challenge of the Firm's RCSAs for business area risks Monitoring
Risk based approach to monitoring the top risks of the business
Monitoring of Risk Event trends and outcomes
Monitoring of the firm's PA dealing prior approval process
Sample monitoring of outsourced activities, including transaction reporting
Following up on monitoring findings and escalating and reporting adverse findings through the relevant channels Reporting
Preparation of regular MI reporting for governance forums, committees and Senior Management as required
Monthly monitoring reporting to the Risk & Compliance Forum
Quarterly Top Risks reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee Requirements:
The successful candidate should have at least 3 years experience, in a Risk Management role in the Financial Services Industry
An understanding of the UK Financial Services Regulatory Environment
Relevant financial services industry qualifications, e.g. CISI, CII or similar
Good working knowledge of Excel
The ability to work unaided and to use initiative when the need arises
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