Risk Analyst

RISK ANALYST

We are currently looking to recruit a risk analyst to work for a top financial services company in London. You will be working within their investment arm, specifically within Unit Linked Investments. We are looking for someone with experience within the Financial services.

RISK ANALYST RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Act as advisor on the changes to the UK regulatory regime and legislation to the Unit Linked Investment team.
- Work in developing suitable controls and review programme (systems, data and processes) and following through to provide suitable checking and reporting. Assist teams in developing suitable documentation and procedures.
- Work closely with Technical Compliance, internal audit and risk functions to ensure that the appropriate controls are in place and where needed work to assist in suitable treatments/actions. In addition liaise with the different lines of defence to support action closure and evidence gathering.
- Help in the management of breaches and escalation notices, working with individuals to bring to a timely conclusion.

RISK ANALYST SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

- experience providing knowledge of Investment/Fund Management principles;
- Knowledge of the ABI/IMA/FSA/UCITs Directive and the regulatory structure of funds. Specific exposure to the compliance requirements of reporting/promotional investment material.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy
- Experience of fund oversight within an investment accounting or GIA
- Experience dealing with operational risk and compliance