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capital.com

Senior Operational Risk Analyst at capital.com (London England, United Kingdom)

capital.com· London England, United Kingdom·

Role details

Work type
Hybrid

Job description

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

Responsabilities

  • Provide guidance, support, review and constructive challenge as required for the process of identification, assessment, and documentation of operational risks across key business areas
  • Analyse internal processes to detect potential weaknesses or vulnerabilities and drive improvements of areas identified
  • Prepare and deliver where required detailed risk reports on a regular and ad hoc basis for senior leadership, risk committees, and regulatory bodies, highlighting risk trends, control effectiveness, and areas requiring attention.
  • Maintain the risk register (including event logging and investigation, categorisation, and root-cause analysis, mitigation), ensuring it is comprehensive, up-to-date, and aligned with the organisation's risk framework.
  • Support regular reviews of the operational risk management framework, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

- Understanding of Risk Management assessment methodologies and frameworks.

  • Ideally 5+ years' experience in a 1st/2nd line role in financial services with a focus on Operational Risk.

- Experience with operational risk event management, including incident identification, registration, management, escalation, and remediation/action tracking.

- Familiarity with the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process.

  • Familiarity with AI tools and their practical application to automate manual steps within Operational Risk processes, with a continuous improvement mindset.

- Strong written and verbal skills & confidence and experience of Microsoft Office tools.

- Excellent stakeholder management skills, ability to liaise across risk, compliance, and IT teams.

- Experience in a professional services (consulting, financial services etc) is a plus

- Professional qualification (IRM/FRM) is a plus

What you will get in return:

  • Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
  • Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
  • Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
  • Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
  • Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
  • Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
  • Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

Why work at capital.com

  • Culture: Values-driven (ownership, curiosity, momentum) with a collaborative, international environment. Described as blending "the ambition of a scale-up with the collaboration of a close-knit team."
  • Work Model: Hybrid working (where applicable); option to work abroad up to 30 days per year ("Workation Initiative").
  • Perks: Private health insurance, performance-based bonuses, volunteering days, referral bonuses, social events, development and training support.
  • Engineering & Innovation: Opportunity to work on a next-generation trading platform using AI, data, and scalable infrastructure. Teams are located across multiple continents, offering cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Reviews: Glassdoor score 4.5; LinkedIn employer rating 4.3/5.0 (246 reviews) with high marks for Work-Life (4.4), Compensation (4.6), Culture (4.3), and Career (4.4).

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