Operational Risk Manager

Operational Risk Manager - Operational Resilience, Data & Technology Risk

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: 75,000 - 85,000

We're looking for an experienced Operational Risk Manager to support the oversight and management of operational risk, with a particular focus on technology, cyber security, data governance, and operational resilience.

• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide risk oversight, challenge, and advice.
• Support the management of technology, cyber, data, and transformation risks.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of operational risk frameworks, policies, and controls.
• Assist with risk assessments, assurance activities, and governance reporting.
• Produce high-quality risk reporting and insights for senior leadership.
• Ensure risk considerations are embedded in business decision-making.
• Monitor emerging risks, industry developments, and best practices.

• 3+ years' experience in Operational Risk, ideally covering technology, cyber security, data governance, or transformation risk.
• Strong understanding of operational resilience and risk management frameworks.
• Experience producing risk reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach.

• Financial Services experience.
• Knowledge of UK data protection and governance requirements.
• Experience with GRC platforms.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, or similar.
• Degree or relevant professional qualification.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing risk function and play a key role in strengthening operational resilience, technology risk, and data governance across the business.