Operational Risk Analyst

Robert Walters UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Our client is seeking a diligent and well-organised Operational Risk Analyst to join their Central Management team.

OPERATIONAL RISK ANALYST

Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Bristol

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued and your career growth nurtured. The successful candidate will have the chance to work with a diverse, cross-functional team, contributing to the firm's risk management strategies and processes. With a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, our client offers a supportive work environment where everyone's voice is heard.

Key Benefits:

1. Opportunity to work in a leading international law firm
2. Dynamic and inclusive work environment
3. Strong focus on diversity and inclusion

What you'll do:

As an Operational Risk Analyst, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the firm's risk management framework. Your responsibilities will include carrying out comprehensive reviews of processes or systems, managing third-party risk assessments, and supporting various risk/control self-assessments. You will also be tasked with producing key risk indicators and management information for the Risk Committee and Board. Your ability to handle information confidentially, manage multiple priorities under time pressure, and maintain relationships with local, functional, and international points of contact will be essential for success in this role.

1. Carry out reviews of and evaluate processes or systems to ensure appropriate risk management oversight
2. Maintain the Firm’s risk registers, gathering operational risk-related data from internal or external resources
3. Manage the Firm’s Third-Party Risk Assessment system and processes
4. Support the completion of team, support function and office specific risk/control self-assessments
5. Assist in the development and completion of risk mitigation strategies
6. Produce risk related management information for the Risk committee and Board

What you bring:

1. Solid understanding of process, risk, and control design concepts
2. Working knowledge of the operations of a professional services organisation
3. Ability to produce standard and ad hoc reports for specific audiences
4. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure
5. Good communication skills, both written and verbal
6. Experience of working in a law firm would be advantageous

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Entry Level

Location: Bristol

Specialism: Risk & Compliance

Focus: Risk - Operational Risk

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: D8NYDF-5305F790

Date posted: 2 April 2025

Consultant: Talia Fletcher