Risk Analyst

The Company

Our client is a leading provider of progressive post-trade solutions for the global OTC markets across interest rate, FX, equity and credit asset classes. It incorporates CME Groups optimization businesses –Traiana, TriOptima, and Reset & headquartered in London.

The Job

As a risk champion who will partner with the Line Managers, Business, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams, as well as the rest of the control functions in the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks in both business-as-usual processes and across change initiatives. The candidate in this role will assist with managing a comprehensive portfolio of risk management action plans across the organization, and will challenge, problem solve and escalate issues/concerns as appropriate.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise-wide risks
• Assist in the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Ensure compliance with relevant risk management standards and best practices.
• Continuously improve the ERM framework based on internal and external assessments.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of risk management processes
• Conduct risk assessments (e.g., Risk and Control Self-Assessments/RCSA) and data analysis
• Support the development and maintenance of the risk register
• Prepare and maintain risk-related documentation/Prepare reports and presentations to risk management and company leadership
• Assist with the development and delivery of risk management training/Develop and maintain a robust risk management culture
• Contribute to the development of risk mitigation plans
• Proactively identify and escalate potential risks
• Collaborate with other departments to gather risk information

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1+ years of related field experience (financial services industry experience, must include direct experience in risk management)
• Knowledge of the financial services industry, products, and regulatory environment
• Experience conducting risk and control assessments (RCSA)
• Knowledge of Key Process Indicators (KPI) and Key Risk Indicators (KRI)
• Familiarity with industry compliance standards and regulations
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite. Experience with data visualization software (e.g., Power BI) a plus
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills/Proficient in English a must
• Ability to understand broader business issues
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills - ability to drive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.