Richard Williams

Front Office Risk & Controls – Assistant Manager / Manager - £50,000-£65,000 Location: London based typically 2–3 days in office per week Our client, a leading advisory practice supporting global financial institutions, is seeking experienced professionals to join their Front Office Risk & Controls team. The team advises on trading controls, front office supervision, electronic/algorithmic trading, booking models, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities:Lead client engagements, managing scope, teams, and deliverablesProvide subject matter expertise in front office risk, trading controls, and regulatory frameworksSupport governance, risk management, and regulatory remediation projectsMentor junior team members and contribute to practice developmentBuild and maintain relationships with senior stakeholdersSkills & Experience:Experience in Capital Markets, front office risk, or advisory/consulting rolesUnderstanding of regulatory requirements (UK/EU) and risk management frameworksStrong project management, analytical, and communication skillsExperience with electronic/algorithmic trading and front office supervision preferredAbility to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environmentsWhy Join:Work with top-tier global financial institutionsDevelop your expertise across risk and controls in the front officeClear career progression with opportunities to advance to senior rolesIf you have a strong front office risk background and are looking for your next challenge, we would like to hear from you.

Operational Risk Manager (vp) - £90,000-£100,000 - depending on experienceI am working with a Bank who have global presence to help them increase their capability across the second line in defence.  Seeking an experienced operational risk professional to provide second line of defence (2LoD) oversight, challenge, and assurance. The role focuses on third-party risk management, outsourcing, data management and protection, and oversight of new products and significant change.Key ResponsibilitiesLead independent oversight of operational risk across COO-related functions.Review and challenge Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), incidents, data protection assessments, third party risks across their outsourcing, and new producsSupport Data Protection compliance and ensure timely closure of audit/assurance findings.Enhance and standardise risk policies, frameworks, and procedures; monitor regulatory developments across the FCA, PRA, and ICOTrain and engage first line of defence (1LoD) to strengthen adherence to risk standards.Prepare committee/board papers and deliver thematic reviews, opinion papers, and assurance activity.Collaborate with internal audit and other 2LoD risk owners to ensure an effective control environment.Contribute to embedding risk culture and awareness across the organisation.RequirementsStrong knowledge of UK financial services and regulatory environment.Several years of senior operational risk management experience.Expertise in outsourcing and critical third-party risk managementExperience working with group/branch/subsidiary structures.Excellent communication and influencing skills, with ability to provide constructive challenge.Solutions-oriented with proven ability to design and enhance frameworks, policies, and processes.The ability to work in the London office 3 days per week.If you are interetsed in being considered for this role then please forward your cv

Operational Risk Manager (vp) - £90,000-£100,000 - depending on experienceI am working with a Bank who have global presence to help them increase their capability across the second line in defence.  Seeking an experienced operational risk professional to provide second line of defence (2LoD) oversight, challenge, and assurance. The role focuses on third-party risk management, outsourcing, data management and protection, and oversight of new products and significant change.Key ResponsibilitiesLead independent oversight of operational risk across COO-related functions.Review and challenge Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), incidents, data protection assessments, third party risks across their outsourcing, and new producsSupport Data Protection compliance and ensure timely closure of audit/assurance findings.Enhance and standardise risk policies, frameworks, and procedures; monitor regulatory developments across the FCA, PRA, and ICOTrain and engage first line of defence (1LoD) to strengthen adherence to risk standards.Prepare committee/board papers and deliver thematic reviews, opinion papers, and assurance activity.Collaborate with internal audit and other 2LoD risk owners to ensure an effective control environment.Contribute to embedding risk culture and awareness across the organisation.RequirementsStrong knowledge of UK financial services and regulatory environment.Several years of senior operational risk management experience.Expertise in outsourcing and critical third-party risk managementExperience working with group/branch/subsidiary structures.Excellent communication and influencing skills, with ability to provide constructive challenge.Solutions-oriented with proven ability to design and enhance frameworks, policies, and processes.The ability to work in the London office 3 days per week.If you are interetsed in being considered for this role then please forward your cv