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Senior Operational Risk Analyst

capital.com

London, England, United Kingdom 9/12/2026 Full-time
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<div><span style="font-size: 16px">We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.</span></div><div><br></div><div> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We are looking for a Senior Operational Risk Analyst to join us in a group-level role with impact across all functions including product, operations, technology, compliance, dealing etc. You'll help identify, assess and manage risks all the way to full mitigation, analyse processes for improvements. In this role, you'll prepare clear risk reports for senior leadership, maintain our risk register, and contribute to the ongoing development of our risk and governance frameworks, ensuring we stay aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.</span></p> </div><br><strong>Responsabilities</strong><br><div> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Provide guidance, support, review and constructive challenge as required for the process of identification, assessment, and documentation of operational risks across key business areas</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Analyse internal processes to detect potential weaknesses or vulnerabilities and drive improvements of areas identified</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Prepare and deliver where required detailed risk reports on a regular and ad hoc basis for senior leadership, risk committees, and regulatory bodies, highlighting risk trends, control effectiveness, and areas requiring attention.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Maintain the risk register (including event logging and investigation, categorisation, and root-cause analysis, mitigation), ensuring it is comprehensive, up-to-date, and aligned with the organisation's risk framework.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Support regular reviews of the operational risk management framework, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.</span></li> </div><br><strong>Requirements</strong><br><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <div style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Understanding of Risk Management assessment methodologies and frameworks.</span></p> </li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ideally 5+ years' experience in a 1st/2nd line role in financial services with a focus on Operational Risk.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Experience with operational risk event management, including incident identification, registration, management, escalation, and remediation/action tracking.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Familiarity with the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process.</span></p> </li> <li><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Familiarity with AI tools and their practical application to automate manual steps within Operational Risk processes, with a continuous improvement mindset.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong written and verbal skills &amp; confidence and experience of Microsoft Office tools.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Excellent stakeholder management skills, ability to liaise across risk, compliance, and IT teams.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Experience in a professional services (consulting, financial services etc) is a plus</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Professional qualification (IRM/FRM) is a plus</span></p> </li> </ul></div><div><b style="font-size: 18px">What you will get in return:</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">• </span><b style="font-size: 16px">Competitive Salary:</b><span style="font-size: 16px"> We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">• </span><b style="font-size: 16px">Work-Life Harmony: </b><span style="font-size: 16px">Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">• </span><b style="font-size: 16px">Generous Time Off: </b><span style="font-size: 16px">Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">• </span><b style="font-size: 16px">Employee Referral Program: </b><span style="font-size: 16px">Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">• </span><b style="font-size: 16px">Comprehensive Health &amp; Pension Benefits: </b><span style="font-size: 16px">From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">• </span><b style="font-size: 16px">Workation Wonderland: </b><span style="font-size: 16px">Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">• </span><b style="font-size: 16px">Volunteer Days: </b><span style="font-size: 16px">Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px">Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights!&nbsp;Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity.&nbsp;Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.</span></div><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>

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