Boku - Risk Manager- Cyber & Financial Risk
Requirements
• 7+ years’ experience in Risk Management within FCA-regulated firms (EMI, PI, banking, or equivalent) and/or other globally regulated financial institutions. • Strong second-line experience within Enterprise Risk Management frameworks. • Demonstrable experience in Financial Risk (Market, Liquidity, Credit) and Cyber Risk oversight. • Experience designing and executing structured control testing programmes. • Experience enhancing risk frameworks within growing or multi-jurisdictional organisations. • Exposure to regulatory engagement, thematic reviews, or supervisory interactions. • Technical Expertise • Technical Expertise • Strong understanding of FCA regulatory expectations and governance standards. • Deep knowledge of ERM frameworks, Risk Appetite, KRIs, and three lines of defence governance. • Experience with GRC platforms and risk register tools. • Ability to analyse financial risk data and incident trends to derive actionable insights. • Competencies • Strong analytical and structured thinking capability. • Clear and concise report writing suitable for senior management and Board audiences. • High level of ownership and accountability. • Ability to challenge constructively and influence cross-functional stakeholders. • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, global environment with evolving regulatory expectations. • Strong academic background (degree required). • Professional risk qualifications (Financial Risk, Cyber Risk, ERM) are a plus.
Responsibilities
• Enterprise Risk Management & Governance • Support the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the global ERM framework. • Lead and facilitate Principal Risk Assessments and Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs). • Maintain and enhance risk taxonomy, risk registers, and governance documentation. • Support Risk Appetite framework development, including KRI design, calibration, and monitoring. • Prepare high-quality Board and Committee risk reporting materials. • Financial & Cyber Risk Oversight • Provide second-line oversight of Market, Liquidity, Credit, and Cyber risks across regulated entities. • Analyse risk data, trends, and emerging risk themes to inform senior management decision-making. • Ensure alignment with FCA and other relevant global regulatory expectations. • Control Testing & Framework Enhancement • Conduct independent control testing (design and operating effectiveness). • Identify control weaknesses, document findings, and track remediation to closure. • Lead thematic reviews and targeted deep dives across key risk areas. • Drive continuous improvement of risk frameworks, policies, and methodologies. • Policy Design & Regulatory Alignment • Draft, review, and maintain risk policies and standards across regulated jurisdictions. • Ensure policies are aligned to FCA requirements and equivalent global regulators. • Support regulatory submissions, reviews, and audit engagements. • Provide risk advisory support to business initiatives, new products, and change programmes. • Stakeholder & Culture • Promote a strong risk culture through training, engagement sessions, and clear guidance. • Work effectively within the three lines of defence model. • Collaborate with Compliance, Finance, Technology, Cyber Security, and local entity leadership. • Key Skills, Experience and Competencies:
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