Reports to UK Risk Manager

The purpose of this role is to be a leading part of the group-wide Risk Team for the Aztec Group and its affiliated entities, taking responsibility for day-to-day risk management tasks, driving forward jurisdictional-specific workstreams and positively contributing to the development of Aztec’s Risk Framework.

We’re looking for a self-motivated and driven individual with prior risk management experience who is looking for an exciting and broad role within an established and evolving team. 

The role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to gain transferrable skills, further develop their understanding of the application of risk management methodology, gain an insight into how a business is run from the ground up, and provides excellent development opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

Framework & Partnering

• Support application and enhancement of the ERM Framework and core Risk Management policies
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to maximise the goals and benefits of the ERM Framework
• Drive a positive, collaborative risk culture across Aztec, leading by example and inspiring courageous decision making and accountability

Risk Identification, Analysis and Assessment

• Coordinate and support the annual Enterprise Risk Assessment cycle
• Provide dedicated support to client facing and business support functions to understand & drive improvement in their operational drivers, concerns and key risks
• Monitor changes in the operational environment & escalate where required to ensure continued alignment with strategic and transformation goals
• Drive quarterly jurisdictional reporting processes ensuring data is accurate, timely and generates appropriate action
• Engage with business areas to develop and mature appropriate KRI’s that will provide real-time transparency on how risks are being managed.

Risk Event Management

• Oversee the analysis and reporting of risk events to ensure they are accurately captured, investigated (root cause analysis) and reported
• Deliver trend analysis of risk events across Aztec and coordinate deep-dive investigations into material issues with key business stakeholders
• Identify thematic trends from risk event reporting and articulate potential solutions to senior stakeholders across the group
• Oversee quality improvement processes as a result of audits, risk events, and ISAE standardisation

New Business

• Coordination and analysis of risks associated with new business, ensuring these are identified, assessed and documented appropriately and that the risk profile of new clients and client mandates are clearly understood and aligned with Aztec’s risk appetite
• Administration of the New Business Committee (NBC), including attendance at NBC meetings to record minutes and follow-up of NBC actions to ensure identified exposures are appropriately managed.

Skills, knowledge, expertise

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and relationship driven approach are an essential requirement to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and business contacts
• Robust organisational skills, with proven ability to prioritise and remain resilient through change
• Excellent analysis and interpretative skills with the ability to apply risk theory and principles to an evolving ‘white glove’ operational environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with a strong focus on positive change management
• High levels of personal accountability and initiative with a mind for problem solving / alternative solutions
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality standards
• Strong computer literacy skills are essential with working knowledge of Microsoft products, in particular Word, PowerPoint and Excel. An aptitude for analytics would also be an advantage
• Fluent in Business level English both written and verbal
• Experience and knowledge of financial services and in particular fund services and private equity/real estate or corporate services would be advantageous (candidates with alternative backgrounds will be considered)
• University degree or equivalent and / or working towards a professional qualification
• At least 3-4 years’ relevant experience in a Risk, Internal Audit or Compliance role within the financial services sector would be highly desirable
• Travel to other Aztec jurisdictions may be required as part of this role

We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.