Risk Management Officer

Risk Control Officer – Operational & Third Party Risk

12‑Month Contract | London | Up to £65,000 per annum An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced

Risk Control Officer

to join an established financial services organisation on a

12‑month fixed‑term contract

.

This role sits within the

second line of defence

and offers meaningful involvement in strengthening

Operational Risk and Third Party Risk Management frameworks

, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders and enterprise‑wide risk initiatives.

The Role

You will support the enhancement and embedding of the

Operational Risk Management Framework

, with a strong focus on

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)

in line with

PRA SS2/21

. Partnering closely with the first line of defence, you’ll provide oversight, review, and constructive challenge to ensure risks are identified, assessed and managed within appetite.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the

design, enhancement and rollout

of the Third Party Risk Management Framework

• Driving the

end‑to‑end RCSA process

, including workshops, assessments and tracking remediation actions

• Overseeing

operational loss and near‑miss events

, including root cause analysis and lessons learned

• Reviewing and challenging

1LoD risk profiles

, controls and KRIs

• Supporting

operational risk governance

, including high‑quality reporting for senior management forums

• Monitoring adherence to the

Operational Risk Appetite Statement

• Providing

risk guidance and training

across the business

About You

• Proven experience in

Operational Risk and/or Third Party Risk

within financial services

• Strong understanding of the

Three Lines of Defence

model

• Working knowledge of

PRA/FCA regulatory expectations

, particularly

SS2/21

• Experience producing concise, insightful reports for senior stakeholders

• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge effectively and pragmatically

• Highly organised, detail‑focused and delivery‑oriented

Why Apply?

• 12‑month contract

offering stability and ownership

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum

• High‑impact role within a mature and professional risk function

• Exposure to senior stakeholders and enterprise‑level initiatives

• Opportunity to deepen expertise in

operational and third‑party risk