Enterprise Risk Senior Analyst
We are looking for an Enterprise Risk Senior Analyst in our Risk Management team.
The role sits within our Enterprise Risk and FinCrime Compliance team with the main focus being on oversight and governance of Operational Risk management. Given the lean nature of the team, which will be three, you will gain wide exposure and have the chance to learn, develop and grow with us.
Who are we?
We’re Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.
At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.
With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we’ve built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that’s reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.
We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.
The role
Provide advice & counsel on risk related matters, work with the UK Enterprise Risk Manager to support them in execution of their risk management responsibilities
Work with key stakeholders to identify and manage key enterprise and operational risks
Build strong relationships across the business in order to build support and make change happen to drive key control projects to completion
Take responsibility for owning elements of the Operational Risk framework e.g. KRIs, Operational Risk Event Reporting, Scenario Analysis for the UK business
Develop, coordinate and provide risk related training and support the Enterprise Risk Manager in implementing RCSAs and GRC tool for the organisation
Assist and prepare in the creation of relevant committee and Board documentation
Track internal and external actions to ensure the business owner has the support required to complete within the target date
Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day
What we’re looking for
Strong operational risk event management experience & superior problem solving and analytical skills
Individuals working in an operational risk function, risk consultancy and/or Big 4 are highly desirable along with other relevant financial services industry experience in a lending environment
Minimum 3 years relevant work experience in Enterprise or Operational Risk Management is preferred
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Ability to gain confidence of senior management and challenge the status quo, as appropriate
Good working knowledge of Operational Risk Tools (GRC tools), MS Offices skills Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Google Suite
At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements.
Want to learn more?
Why join us?
At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.
As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!
We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.
A few highlights:
Flexibility: We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to you and your family’s needs.
Health:Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps) access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16.
Wealth:Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax-advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.
Development: Dedicated annual Learning & Development allowance and full access to internal learning platform.
Lifestyle:Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, and more!
And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.
Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you.
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