Risk Transformation SME

Risk, Risk SME, Risk Transformation, Banking, Financial Services

Risk Transformation - Subject Matter Expert
Location: London(Hybrid)
Level: AVP
Contract

The Role
An establishedfinancial services organisation is seeking a Risk Transformation Subject MatterExpert to support a large-scale transformation programme within its Riskfunction. This role focuses on enhancing risk frameworks, supportingregulatory-aligned change initiatives, and contributing to the delivery ofrisk-related transformation across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery and testing of risk-related business requirements for technology and change initiatives

Contribute to the development and enhancement of risk methodologies, including impact analysis and regulatory submissions

Assist with programme and project artefacts, including change documentation and reporting

Provide risk input into operating model design, strategy, and target state vision

Engage with internal stakeholders and external market participants on risk management topics

Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance standards, and audit requirements

Continuously develop technical expertise and professional capability

Required Experience & Knowledge

Strong background in risk management within a financial services environment

Exposure to clearing or centrally managed risk frameworks is highly desirable

Solid understanding of margining and risk models (e.g. VaR-based methodologies)

Knowledge of stress testing, back testing, and product valuation principles

Demonstrable experience working on change or transformation initiatives within Risk

Familiarity with both waterfall and agile delivery methodologies

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical capability with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Confident stakeholder engagement and constructive challenge capability

High levels of self-motivation and attention to detail

Interest in developing technical skills (e.g. data analysis or automation tools)

Qualifications

Degree-level education required

Professional risk qualification (or working towards) is beneficial (e.g. FRM, CFA)

Change or project management qualifications are an advantage

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