Manager,OperationalRisk

**_Job Description_** **What is the opportunity?** **Shape the Future of Risk in Wealth Management.** We're looking for a dynamic Operational Risk Manager to join our Wealth Management Europe (WME) team. This isn't just a role-it's a chance to be a strategic partner in building industry-leading risk practices that empower sound decision-making. Here, you'll dive into operational risk events, issue management, and control frameworks, turning insights into action. With a focus on annual RCSAs, risk appetite, and KRIs, you'll collaborate across teams to strengthen our risk culture. _This is a permanent, full-time role and requires 4 days in the office at our Edinburgh office._ **What you will do? Lead and inspire: **Guide stakeholders to implement cutting-edge risk frameworks. **Drive impact:** Turn risk events into thematic insights that sharpen our contro**ls. Shape strategy: **Partner with senior leaders to align risk practices with business goals. **Innovate:** Champion fresh ideas to streamline processes and elevate standards. **Risk Reporting & Resilience:** * Lead KRIs, thematic reviews, and risk appetite metrics to inform strategic decisions. * Partner with 2LoD/central teams to validate data and ensure regulatory alignment. * Strengthen risk resilience during change (e.g., transformations, regulatory shifts) by identifying control gaps and mitigation strategies. **What you will need to succeed? Must-Have** * **Proven Relationship builder:** Experience in fostering trust and driving growth through strategic partnerships. * **Deep Risk expertise:** Hands-on experience with RCSA, issue management, risk events, and reporting in financial services. * **Storytelling Skills:** The ability to turn complex risk data into clear, compelling narratives. * **Creative problem-solver:** A knack for tackling challenges with innovation and pragmatism. * **Skilled Balancer of Competing Demands:** Thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. * **Fraud & Change R