# Manager / Assistant Manager - Risk Management

> iFAST Global Bank Ltd · London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-05

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Risk & Compliance

## Description

The Risk Manager will support the CRO in executing the responsibilities of the Risk Management department, including deputizing for the CRO when requested.

Primary Responsibilities (own responsibility)

• Managing the Board Risk Committee and Executive Risk Committee meetings, including meeting scheduling, collation and distribution of material, presenting at the meeting, maintaining the action item log and taking minutes

• Preparing meeting packs for the Group Board Risk Committee and Group Management Risk Committee

• Assist in the maintenance of the Risk Management Framework and its components

• Monitoring and reporting of key risk indicators

• Organise and facilitate Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) workshops for mapping of key business risks and controls

• Responsible for overseeing Risk Control Monitoring Plan (RCMP) testing and reporting of progress

• Responsible for operational risk events identification, root cause analysis, tracking/oversight of closure and reporting

• Monitoring and reporting on open risk/control issues raised from audits/ reviews to closure by validating supporting evidence

• Oversee all operational risk components including risks originating from people, process, systems, external events; particular focus on technology risks, operational resilience and information security

• Assist the CRO with any projects or departmental involvements

Supporting Responsibilities (primary responsibility of other team members)

• Oversee the management of credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk and capital requirements during other team member’s absences

## Requirements

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) as a minimum

• Relevant professional qualifications and memberships preferred

INDUSTRY & FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance, legal, risk, audit or other related areas

• Subject matter expertise in operational risk management as applicable to UK financial services industry

• Strong experience/understanding of the wholesale/retail/corporate banking and/or domestic/international payments industry

SKILLS & STRENGTHS

• Strong work ethic; taking ownership and responsibility for timeliness and quality of delivery

• Leading by positive example; willing to challenge oneself with a steep learning curve and to coach/mentor team members/colleagues

• Confidence to challenge senior and other stakeholders

• Excellent research, problem-solving and negotiation skills; strong and effective communication and presentational skills

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office

• High attention to detail; ability to produce timely and accurate reports delivering key issues and messages with minimal managerial input

## Benefits

-   25 days annual leave entitlement plus 8 bank holidays
-   Pension scheme, 4% employer contribution
-   Private Medical Insurance
-   60-40 Hybrid working after the first 3 months
-   Training and development 
-   Free gym access in the building

## Apply

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