Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst

Tasks

The position supports the activities of two functions within Man Group's Enterprise Risk Management team:

• Operational risk: Focus on internal risks (things that could go wrong in our daily operations)
• Third-party risk management (TPRM): Focus on external risks posed by suppliers and partners with whom we work

Both teams identify potential risks, assess their severity, and work with other teams within Man Group to manage and communicate these risks.

risk responsibility

Risk responsibility includes:

• Collecting, reviewing, and updating information about risks and controls
• Monitoring whether controls are working (or not)
• Monitoring compliance with the standards set out in Man Group's risk management guidelines
• Recording problems and monitoring measures to ensure that they are carried out
• Monitoring all our suppliers and assessing their risk levels
• Monitoring of information flows and escalation of problems, if necessary
• Maintaining accurate records and schedules

Data management and reporting

The position also includes:

• Ensuring that all risk data is accurate, complete, and up to date
• Maintaining risk and control self-assessments and heat maps
• Creation of dashboards and reports, including automation
• Preparation of drafts for senior management meetings

process improvement

The position also includes:

• Creation of automated worksheets to reduce manual work (e.g., approval requests, reminders, data updates)
• Checking data quality, performing data analyses
• Developing new ways to use artificial intelligence to review and challenge risk and control data
• Continuous review of processes and documentation
• Finding ways to make processes more efficient
• Help with reviewing and improving our risk management systems

Requirements

The position requires:

• 4+ years of experience in operational risk, third-party risk management (e.g., supplier/partner risk), or similar data/risk functions in the financial industry
• Understanding of how companies manage operational risks and controls
• Financial services experience, including:
  • risk assessments
  • Bowl risk indicators
  • Risk and control self-assessment
  • Problem reporting and action tracking
• Technical skills:
  • Excel: Advanced skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, charts)
  • Dashboard: Ability to create and maintain dashboards (e.g., Power BI)
  • Automation: Experience