1st Line Ops Risk Analyst

Overview

The 1st Line Ops Risk Analyst supports implementation and application of the Risk Management Framework, managing risk events for clients and partnering with the business to strengthen the control environment.

What you'll do

• Ensure delivery of quality, accurate Risk Events to clients in a timely manner, with appropriate assessment of regulatory impact.
• Partner with the client base to challenge Risk Events and causal themes to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence.
• Respond to client enquiries in a prompt and professional manner.
• Produce Risk Event Management Information monthly.
• Identify efficiencies and improvements in the process related to quality and timeliness.
• Partner with the business to improve the control environment.
• Assist in driving quality action plans (events and audits), with appropriate ownership and oversight to ensure completion on schedule.
• Support the first line of defence with any Risk related enquiries.
• Deliver Risk focussed training to the business.
• Ensure all mandatory training is completed in a timely fashion.
• Attend client meetings and discuss Risk Event themes and trends.
• Support management of internal and external audits.
• Attend regular client meetings (e.g. Risk Event Meetings) and resolve all actions within agreed timescales.
• Use, and become a subject matter expert in the use of, the Firm's designated risk system as the sole repository for Risk Event Information.
• Support the Team purpose and ensure the Operational Risk & Control function delivers value and assurance to FNZ and its client base.
• Promote and actively develop a risk aware culture within FNZ 1st line.
• Be proactive, organised and actively provide ideas of innovation and process improvement.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with key internal stakeholders and clients.
• Stay informed of sector-wide developments and those beyond the business sector.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as determined by the 1st line Head of Function.
• Encourage a culture of openness and ethical decision making within the team.

What you'll need

• High-standard written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence and challenge.
• Ability to communicate effectively at a variety of levels within a regulated environment, both internally and externally.
• Numeracy and literacy.
• Punctual and deadline driven.
• Analytical thinking.
• An ability to work within tight time constraints.
• Conducting meetings and presentations skilfully.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Execution focussed.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to be objective.
• Professionalism and diplomacy.
• Ability to understand complex edicts, regulation guidelines, insurance products, and financial legislation.