Operational Risk Manager

This role sits within the second line Risk & Compliance Team, to oversee the delivery of robust risk management and internal controls through the risk management framework. The team provides an independent assessment of the company’s overall risk profile and also provides regular reporting to the Executive, and the Board, and their committees.

We’re now looking for an Operational Risk Manager to review and challenge the assessment of risk across the company, overseeing the effective management of risks to our customers, the market, other stakeholders and our Company.

Candidates for this role are expected to have strong experience of the financial services sector, preferably in asset management or consulting. You’ll have a strong understanding of operational risk management policies, processes and procedures and the ability to promote good practice. With strong communication and relationship management skills, candidates will have experience of engaging with technical investment risk experts and senior stakeholders.

With high levels of integrity and trustworthiness, you’ll have credibility and capability to effectively review and challenge first line assessments of risk exposure to form an independent view of effectiveness risk management and residual risk profiles.

An understanding of operational activities undertaken across an institutional investment management business, coupled with an understanding of enterprise risk management systems and associated data, would be desirable.

Based in Leeds, Border to Coast Pensions Partnership is an asset manager owned by 11 Local Government Pension Funds with total assets of £55 billion. It is FCA regulated, managing assets (equities, fixed income, alternatives and soon, real estate) through internal and external management. Border to Coast was established in mid-2018.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We have an open and supportive culture with a commitment to learning and valuing everyone’s skills and contribution.