Operational Risk Analyst

About Allica Bank

Allica is the UK’s fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech.

Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

You would be an integral part of the Operational Risk team, reporting to the Head of Operational Risk. You will be part of a wider team responsible for successfully delivering Second Line of Defence capability within the bank.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

• Helping to maintain the Operational Risk Framework (ORF) including related Second Line policies and procedures in support of the bank’s Operational Risk system

• Supporting the Head of Operational Risk in implementing the bank’s Operational Risk Assurance plan

• Supporting Control testing and Assurance reviews

• Working with the First Line of Defence to support the bank’s Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and administration of the bank’s annual RCSA refresh

• Operationally maintaining the bank’s GRC system and processes

• Providing quantitative and qualitative input into the Bank’s Operational Risk Reporting

• Supporting the team to deliver regular deep-dive reviews of the bank’s Operational Risk profile

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Working with the First Line to provide Operational Risk support

• Operational Risk assurance, including Controls Testing - provision of assurance, reporting and identification capability to provide a full picture of the bank’s Operational Risks and related controls

• Supporting the wider Compliance team colleagues with overarching objectives

• Driving the effective maintenance and continuous improvement of the GRC system to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent risk and control data

• Promoting a risk-focused culture across the bank and embodying the bank’s values

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCE

• Strong Operational Risk knowledge and experience including GRCs, Assurance reviews, RCSAs, Controls and Risk Libraries, Risk Event reporting

• Focused upon delivering results and meeting deadlines

• Good, clear communicator

• Ability to provide necessary challenge in a constructive manner

• Strong team player

Working at Allica Bank

At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind:

• Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities

• Options for flexible working

• Regular social activities

• Pension contributions

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Private health cover

• Life assurance

• Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Don’t tick every box?

Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you’ll be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you!

Flexible working

We know the ‘9-to-5’ isn’t right for everyone. That’s why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate.

Diversity

We’re a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.