OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.
The role holder will be a key team member delivering an operational risk oversight framework and use of operational risk management tools (risk event reports, reviews, RCSAs and KRIs).
They will work with teams across the department to ensure compliance with policies and good governance practises are in place. Prior experience in financial services would be beneficial but all previous work experience will be considered in line with the skills required.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Familiarity with Operational Risk management and it’s applicability to financial institutions.
• Familiarity with Data Protection regulation and it’s applicability to financial institutions
  We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.
  

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ABOUT US

For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

• Support team to develop the 1st line frameworks for operational and conduct risk management and embed effective governance in Savings & Treasury.
• Engage with Risk & Compliance functions to ensure that changes and internal policy developments are understood and translated into implementation plans for the business.
• Provide direction and advice to the business on Close Brothers’ operational risk policies, procedures, and standards; and as a key SME on Data Protection.
• Perform Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) process in line with Group Standards. Work with new and existing departments to create, review and iterate on the risk register, in response to MI such as risk events