Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for an Operational Risk Manager to support our wealth management business, helping to strengthen the control environment across the business through effective oversight of risk assessments, risk events, operational risk reporting and scenario analysis.
About Us
Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.
Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.
The base
We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly.
What you'll do
- Manage, review and challenge risk assessments across the business, including Risk and Control Assessments (RCAs), new client assessments and change assessments
- Facilitate the investigation of risk events, including the escalation of significant events to senior management as required
- Develop operational risk scenarios and support the estimation of the Group’s operational risk capital requirement, including contributions to the ICAAP/ICARA processes
- Analyse and report operational risk management information (MI)—including RCAs, risk events and issues—for senior governance forums such as the Group Risk Committee, Board Audit & Risk Committee and entity Boards
- Enhance and streamline reporting processes, improving efficiency, accuracy and control
- Collate and co-ordinate responses to RFPs and client queries, including producing presentation materials for client meetings
- Present to clients on the Group’s operational risk framework, as required
- Conduct thematic or targeted reviews to address emerging risks, issues or areas of focus
- Oversee and manage the operational risk system and train/support business users to ensure effective adoption and data quality
- Experience in wealth management or asset management, and/or risk management
- A proactive, delivery-focused approach
- Strong written communication and attention to detail, with the ability to produce clear, accurate risk reporting tailored to the audience
- Effective organisation and time management skills, able to manage competing priorities
- Strong systems aptitude - quick to learn new tools and confident explaining functionality to others
- Analytical mindset with sound problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive matters
- Advanced working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Power BI
- Experience in assurance and/or audit (internal or external)
- An asset management qualification, such as the IMC and/or CFA (or working towards)
- Familiarity with operational risk systems (e.g., GRC tooling)
- Experience supporting ICAAP and/or ICARA processes
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
- Experience in wealth management or asset management, and/or risk management
- A proactive, delivery-focused approach
- Strong written communication and attention to detail, with the ability to produce clear, accurate risk reporting tailored to the audience
- Effective organisation and time management skills, able to manage competing priorities
- Strong systems aptitude - quick to learn new tools and confident explaining functionality to others
- Analytical mindset with sound problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive matters
- Advanced working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Power BI
The knowledge, experience and qualifications that’ll help
- Experience in assurance and/or audit (internal or external)
- An asset management qualification, such as the IMC and/or CFA (or working towards)
- Familiarity with operational risk systems (e.g., GRC tooling)
- Experience supporting ICAAP and/or ICARA processes
We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.
About Us
Skills Required
- Experience in wealth management or asset management and/or risk management
- Proactive, delivery-focused approach
- Strong written communication and attention to detail
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Strong systems aptitude; quick to learn new tools and explain functionality
- Analytical mindset with sound problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; collaborative, team-oriented approach
- Discretion and professionalism handling confidential or sensitive matters
- Advanced working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Power BI
- Experience in assurance and/or audit (internal or external)
- Asset management qualification such as IMC and/or CFA (or working towards)
- Familiarity with operational risk systems (e.g., GRC tooling)
- Experience supporting ICAAP and/or ICARA processes
Schroders Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schroders and has not been reviewed or approved by Schroders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are described as mature and competitive, with strong employer-supported schemes in the UK and a well-regarded 401(k) offering in the U.S. Pensions and retirement savings stand out as a distinctive strength within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and flexibility are emphasized, with generous annual leave in some markets and volunteer days highlighted in the UK. Flexible/hybrid working is presented as standard, supporting practical use of time-off benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is highlighted as a strength, including enhanced policies in the UK and an increased paid leave period in the U.S. Family-supportive provisions are positioned as part of a broader wellbeing focus.
Schroders Insights
What We Do
As a global investment manager, we help institutions, intermediaries and individuals across the planet meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. But as the world changes, so do our clients’ needs. That’s why we have a long history of adapting to suit the times and keeping our focus on what matters most to our clients. Doing this takes experience and expertise. We bring together people and data to spot the trends that will shape the future. This provides a unique perspective which allows us to always invest with conviction. We are responsible for £773.7 billion (€912.6 billion/$978.1 billion)* of assets for our clients who trust us to deliver sustainable returns. We remain determined to build future prosperity for them, and for all of society. Today, we have 6,000+ people across six continents who focus on doing just this. We are a global business that’s managed locally. This allows us to always keep our clients’ needs at the heart of everything we do. For over two centuries and more than seven generations we’ve grown and developed our expertise in tandem with our clients’ needs and interests. Source: Schroders, all data as at 30 June 2024. Disclaimer: Investing in securities is subject to risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up and is not guaranteed. Schroders will not make direct contact with you, via any social media platform or direct messaging service, to sell our products. If you think you have been a victim of a scam or have received unsolicited contact using the Schroders name or any associated names, and have any concerns, then please contact our Financial Crime Team using the details below: Telephone: +44(0)20 7658 4004 Email: [email protected] Schroder Investment Management Limited (Head Office): 1 London Wall Place, London EC2Y 5AU Tel: +44 (0)20 7658 6000 Schroder Fund Advisors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC (US): 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10022 Tel: +1 (800) 730-2932
