Senior Risk Analyst - Wealth Management

Senior Risk Analyst – Investments - £55,000-£62,000

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an Investment firm who are making incredible progress in the platform market

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented risk professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing financial services group? We are currently hiring for a Senior Risk Analyst to join our Group Risk Management team. This is a high-profile opportunity to support the evolution of a group-wide Risk Management Framework and help embed a strong risk culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain tools and reporting aligned with the enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Monitor risk MI, escalate breaches, and contribute to risk culture initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance risk appetite statements and supporting metrics.
• Support integration of risk considerations into strategic and operational decisions.
• Prepare and deliver risk reports for senior committees and the Board.
• Assist in key regulatory processes such as ICARA and ORSA.
• Ensure risk systems are accurate, consistent, and complete.
• Stay current with regulatory expectations and assess their impact.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts as part of a collaborative team.

What We’re Looking For Essential:

• Risk management experience in the financial services sector.
• Understanding of risk frameworks, controls, and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience facilitating risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs).
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with retail investment products (ISAs, SIPPs, pensions).
• Knowledge of FCA/PRA regulatory frameworks.
• Exposure to prudential risk reporting processes (ICAAP, ICARA, ORSA).
• Understanding of governance models such as the three lines of defence.
• Experience producing board-level risk reports or facilitating workshops.
• Relevant risk qualifications (e.g. IRM, CFA, PRMIA).

Personal Qualities:

• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic view.
• Ability to interpret and challenge business processes with a risk lens.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage priorities independently.
• Committed to continuous improvement and building collaborative relationships