Wise

Technology

OperationalRiskManager

£75–110k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Operational Risk Manager at Wise. Skills: Operational risk management, Risk framework implementation, Risk culture embedding. Support rolling out operational risk framework. Embed risk and control assessment process”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven problem solving; Creative Problem Solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Sector expertise in Fintech or Banking, Deep understanding of payment services, Deep understanding of operational controls, Deep understanding of global Operational Resilience standards, Experience supporting risk assessments, Experience supporting operational risk event capture and analysis, Experience finding new and innovative ways to do things, Highly confident in data-driven problem solving, Adeptness at understanding technology and security risks, Familiarity with global regulatory drivers

Nice to Have

Specialise in one or more subdomains of operational/non-financial risk, Adaptable in managing operational risk broadly

What You'll Do.

Support rolling out operational risk framework

Embed risk and control assessment process

Manage risk incident and issues

Provide risk support to first line teams

Assess operational risks

Embed good risk practices

Find solutions to problems

Manage risk incidents

Support development of risk policies

Support implementation of risk policies

Support development of risk procedures

Support implementation of risk procedures

Support development of key risk indicators

Support implementation of key risk indicators

Support development of risk appetite statements

Support implementation of risk appetite statements

Conduct in-depth reviews

Present data-led insights

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Strategic partner to first line; Partner with Analytics team; Partner with first line teams

Communication Scope

Presenting data-led insights

Full Job Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money. As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere. More about [our mission](https://wise.jobs/our-mission) and [what we offer](https://wise.jobs/what-we-offer). We're looking for an Operational Risk Manager to support and contribute to the build, implementation and day-to-day management of our operational risk framework including disciplines such as risk incident management, risk and control assessments and scenarios, key risk indicators and monitoring activities. You will be a strategic partner to our first line (operations, product and engineering teams), ensuring we grow in control while maintaining our agile culture. You’ll contribute to the mission by: * Supporting Wisers in rolling out and embedding core elements of the risk management framework * Data-Driven Oversight: Supporting Wisers in embedding core risk management across myriad operational risks facing Wise including operational resilience, third-party risk, people risk, and more * Metrics and KRIs : Partnering with our Analytics team to design innovative risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics that proactively identify operational control failures * Regulatory awareness and operationalisation: Interpreting relevant global regulatory landscapes to ensure our internal controls are designed to address these What you’ll be doing: * Support in rolling out a best-in-class operational risk framework, including embedding of the risk and control assessment process, risk incident and issues management * Partnering with ‘first line’ teams to provide risk support in the assessment of operational risks, including in the dev

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