Senior Operational Risk Analyst

Responsibilities

• Provide second-line review, challenge, and guidance to ensure effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of Operational Risks.
• Support first-line teams in analyzing and monitoring key Operational Risk drivers.
• Review outputs from core processes, including risk assessments, risk maps, incident reporting, and action plans.
• Lead second-line oversight of supplier and outsourcing risk, including critical suppliers and exit planning.
• Provide second-line challenge and validation for change initiatives throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to key risk and compliance committees by providing informed Operational Risk insights.
• Develop, update, and embed Operational Risk policies, frameworks, and procedures.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Operational Risk Management System (GRC platform).

Requirements

• Operational Risk experience within the second line of defence in a UK-regulated financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of Operational Risk areas including conduct, compliance, cyber, and IT.
• Experience working within FCA and/or PRA regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to use risk assessment tools such as risk maps, thematic reviews, and opinion papers.
• Strong knowledge of Three Lines of Defence principles.
• Experience conducting second-line testing and oversight reviews.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk, or a related field.

About the Company

Ford is a global leader in automotive innovation, driven by a passion to define sustainable transportation for generations to come. We foster a culture where ideas flow and progress is unstoppable, supporting our people to realize their full potential.