Senior Operational Risk Analyst

DEPARTMENT/TEAM: Middle Office
LOCATION: London
SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior Operational Risk Analyst with prior experience working in a risk, compliance, or internal audit position in a relevant industry e.g., commodities, shipping, bunkering.

Importantly they will bring subject matter expertise and strong knowledge of risk management frameworks & principles, to help upskill the knowledge of the team and develop the overall awareness and maturity of the company when it comes to effective risk management.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supporting the implementation of Operational Risk framework across core and emerging commercial and operational activities.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and insights to management and wider organisation on operational risk issues and industry best practice.
  • Deputising for the Operational Risk Manager in supporting the team and providing representation & input into various tasks and meetings.
  • Helping to review & improve on existing policies and guidelines in order increase risk management awareness and drive change in culture & behaviours
  • Supporting the Incident Management Regime by investigating and analysing incident reports to identify control gaps or weaknesses, and document findings and improvement suggestions via written reports;
  • Helping to devise and implement and Enterprise Risk Management framework and Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA);
  • Lead internal initiatives to develop & improve risk controls
  • Contributing & maintaining the iServer business process infrastructure, procedural documentation, key processes and controls across all departments and ensure continuous improvement to avoid risks;
  • Preparing risk reports and updates and presenting this information as part of regular internal risk management meetings.
  • Supporting the Systems Development Lifecycle by working with IT to ensure that system changes or enhancements are aligned with the risk management & control framework and consistent with desired business process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

  • Commodity trading or bunkering background with proven experience of working in an operational risk role or related function;
  • A flexible and adaptable attitude, with the ability to multi-task and respond quickly to changing priorities;
  • An individual that is unfazed and comfortable with new, complicated, vague or ill-defined information or processes;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present information in a concise, logical manner;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build, expand and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the business;
  • Ability to mediate between different character types and points of view to achieve outcomes;

Desirable

  • Knowledge of operational risk and control processes;
  • Experience in risk, audit/assurance, compliance/internal control or consulting;
  • Strong IT Skills and aptitude, experience with Energy Trading Risk Management Systems (ETRM);
  • BPMN process mapping experience;
  • Professional qualifications preferred in accounting (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or risk & financial (FRM/ERP/CFA).

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