Risk Management Specialist

Role description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Embedded Risk Specialist. The candidate will be responsible for supporting critical risk management activities, supporting compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting effective risk management practices.

This role will report to Senior Risk Manager in the COO Business Control Office – 1LOD (Risk Management)

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Support execution and coordination of non-financial risk management activities, Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), control uplift programmes, business continuity planning, top and emerging risks, issues, events, Internal Audit (IA) actions, and business maturity assessments.
• Coordinate and support the conduct of Risk Operating Committee meetings for function supported, ensuring effective risk governance and decision-making.
• Support accountability for logging issues, events, controls, and actions in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) system.
• Support the timely escalation and logging of risk events to ensure prompt resolution and mitigation.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of risk management practices across the organization to minimize potential risks.
• Support evaluation and compliance with London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) policy standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support assessment and management of regulatory risks, ensuring the organization adheres to all relevant regulations.
• Document and adhere to procedures for Embedded Risk Management (ERM) tasks, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Support oversight for risk and control aspects of transformation programs, ensuring risks are identified and managed effectively.
• Support and mentor the risk champions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management.

Skills Required:

• Minimum of 8 years of work experience
• Good knowledge of risk management concepts and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences
• Good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to support, coordinate, and mentor a team effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

If you are a proactive thinker with a passion for risk management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our Risk Management team.

Career Stage:

Senior Associate