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Vacancy type

Permanent

Sector

Business Support

Specialisim

Operational Risk

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Language skills

English

Job reference No.

BBBH16545

Salary

Competitive

Data Published

09/07/2026

Closing date

30/07/2026

Core-Asset Consulting is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a successful financial services firm for an Operational Risk Analyst to join their growing risk function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an operational risk professional to contribute to the continued development and delivery of an enterprise-wide operational risk framework. You'll work across a broad range of operational risk initiatives, partnering with stakeholders throughout the business to strengthen risk management practices, enhance operational resilience and support effective governance.

The role offers excellent exposure across the organisation and the opportunity to build relationships with senior stakeholders while developing your expertise in a dynamic and evolving risk environment.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • At least three years' experience in operational risk management or a related discipline.
  • Experience supporting operational risk, business continuity or operational resilience activities.
  • Knowledge of Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs).
  • Experience producing or working with risk monitoring and reporting dashboards.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret information, identify trends and recommend practical solutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • The confidence to challenge stakeholders professionally and constructively, including more senior colleagues where appropriate.
  • Experience using Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) or other risk management systems would be advantageous.
  • A degree in Finance, Risk Management or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Support the implementation and ongoing delivery of the operational risk management framework.
  • Review, analyse and report on operational processes, controls and service quality to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Partner with business areas to identify, assess and mitigate operational risks, providing guidance on remediation activities and regulatory considerations.
  • Maintain and update operational risk procedures, guidance documents and supporting tools.
  • Identify operational and regulatory control weaknesses, escalating risk events where appropriate.
  • Monitor the organisation's risk and control environment, providing constructive challenge to ensure risks remain within agreed appetite.
  • Analyse and interpret risk data, presenting findings and recommending practical risk mitigation and process improvement solutions.
  • Coordinate and support business continuity and recovery exercises, with a focus on operational resilience.
  • Provide effective challenge and support informed decision-making through robust risk analysis.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.

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T: 0131 264 0232
Titta Hukkanen Business Manager, Business Support Services

Titta has been with Core-Asset Consulting for 18 years, starting her recruitment career with the company. She specialises in Compliance, Financial Crime, Marketing, HR and Business Support roles. Titta provides a tailored and personal service.

Clients and candidates consistently praise her reliability and commitment to excellence. Known for her detailed understanding of various sectors, Titta is a trusted and respected consultant, continually fostering successful placements and strong relationships within the industry.

We put people before profit, service before sales and ethics above all.

Betsy Williamson Chief Executive Officer

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