Senior Risk Manager

Senior Risk Manager – Data Risk

Our longstanding client that operates within the financial services domain is hiring a Senior Risk Manager to lead our Data Rick function and provide second-line oversight across the Group. Reporting to the Group Head of Data, IT & Cyber Risk, you’ll play a key role in embedding a robust data risk framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (incl. GDPR), and advising on risk posture across key business areas.

Our client is offering £80,000 + 15% bonus + 28 days holiday + 13% pension + Hybrid working to be based in Whitfield Street, London.

Core responsibilities:

• Provide second-line challenge and assurance over data risk managed by first-line teams.
• Lead the development and implementation of data risk frameworks aligned with Group risk appetite.
• Conduct and support RCSAs, scenario analysis, and data risk reporting.
• Ensure oversight of data governance processes, data quality risks, and regulatory reporting (incl. GDPR compliance).
• Manage and develop a small team of data risk professionals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing risk insights on projects and strategic initiatives.

Key technical skills:

• Proven experience in a senior data risk, operational risk, or data governance role is a must have.
• Strong knowledge of data risk frameworks, data lifecycle, and relevant regulations is a must have.
• Background in financial services, ideally with exposure to regulatory risk expectations is a must have.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills must have.
• Relevant degree and/or industry certifications (e.g. CDMP, IRM, DAMA) desirable.

Two stage interview process to start ASAP.