Job Description
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Risk Management Specialist. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the organisation meets its risk and governance obligations by supporting the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in governance, oversight, and reporting of Credit and Non-Financial risks.
The ideal candidate will have experience in risk management, with a strong understanding of governance and reporting expectations. They will be able to prepare and review high-quality executive and board reporting, ensuring clarity, alignment, and strategic relevance.
In addition, the successful candidate will have strong data capability, with demonstrated ability to extract insights from multiple data sources and automate reporting solutions. They will also have high numerical and financial acumen to interpret and articulate business performance and risk trends.
About the Role
* Risk Insight & Reporting
• Design and automate reporting solutions that enhance day-to-day risk management and decision-making.
• Track and analyse monthly changes in the NFR risk profile, working with 2nd line teams to understand and assess context, impact, and associated actions.
• Interpret risk data to identify thematic trends and emerging issues, and translate these into clear, actionable insights.
* Strategic Engagement & Advisory Support
• Support the CRO and senior risk leaders by identifying and delivering uplift opportunities in operational risk and compliance practices.
• Prepare monthly briefings for the CRO on NFR matters, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with executive priorities.
* Governance & Executive Reporting
• Lead the biannual preparation of Divisional NFR updates for the Board, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and strategic focus.
• Review monthly Divisional NFR updates and quarterly OREC submissions, collaborating with 1st and 2nd line teams.
• Coordinate and track Voice of Risk contributions to ensure consistency and completeness in Executive reporting.
* Team Collaboration & Capability Uplift
• Mentor and support team members working on Risk Appetite and Credit Risk, fostering collaboration and building analytical and reporting capability across the team.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Outstanding Communication Skills
• Ability to succinctly and accurately explain complex matters to executive and board-level audiences.
* Data Capability
• Strong data capability with demonstrated ability to extract insights from multiple data sources and automate reporting solutions.
* Numerical and Financial Acumen
• High numerical and financial acumen to interpret and articulate business performance and risk trends.
* Industry Knowledge
• Familiarity with the NFR Hub and its application in second-line risk oversight and reporting.
* Leadership and Collaboration
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across a wide range of stakeholders—from operators to executives—and influence or negotiate change.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services.
What You Will Bring
To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:
Your Experience
• At least [insert number] years of experience in risk management or a related field.
Your Skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with various stakeholders.
Your Education
• A degree in a relevant field, such as finance, economics, or business administration.
Your Career Goals
• A clear understanding of your career goals and how this role aligns with your aspirations.