Head of Operational Risk

About the role

Risk at Revolut operates across all functions, products, and regions to monitor front-line performance and ensure the business operates safely. They're among the first to be involved in new initiatives, from tech to customer support.

We're looking for a Head of Operational Risk to continue improving our risk management framework and governance structures. You'll use data to track daily risk exposures and support reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

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What you'll be doing

• Defining operational risk strategy, ensuring it's appropriately responsive to the business strategy and regulatory areas of focus
• Leading the design and implementation of operational risk policies, procedures, key indicators, and appetite statement
• Developing and maintaining risk tools and systems
• Monitoring operational risk against limits and thresholds, producing respective reports to management and other relevant stakeholders
• Leading a team of risk professionals, managing their ongoing performance
• Working with senior management to identify, assess, document, and regularly review our operational risk profile
• Conducting regular assurance activities to ensure the design and operating effectiveness of controls, data quality, policy implementation, etc.
• Developing and implementing techniques for quantification of operational risk and resilience, including stress testing
• Preparing and presenting updates to executive committees
• Engaging with regulators on matters relating to operational risk

What you'll need

• 10+ years of experience in operational risk management within banking or financial services
• An advanced understanding of core operational risk concepts
• Experience leading teams
• Previous examples of practically interpreting and organising complex data
• Knowledge of the regulatory landscape and experience engaging with regulatory bodies
• To be curious and never accepting of assumptions, with a desire to fully understand how things work
• To be organised with a methodological approach

Building a global financial super app isn't enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that's why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We're doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Get what you need to succeed

• Financial benefits that show we value your work
• Flexibility to work from home, the office, or abroad
• A Revolut Metal subscription loaded with perks
• Exciting events year-round so you can get to know your team