Risk Systems Manager

Description

The Risk Systems Manager sits at the heart of our Group‑wide risk framework, coordinating and managing risk processes through our integrated Risk Management Solution, Audit Board. In this role you will act as both a technical expert and data analyst, ensuring risks are clearly understood, controls are effective, and insights are delivered via high‑quality reporting and analytics. You will work closely with stakeholders, support continuous improvement of our risk systems, and contribute to broader Risk & Compliance initiatives that align with OCU Group’s long‑term strategy.

You will coordinate Group‑wide risk assessments, maintain up‑to‑date risk registers, and support risk and control owners in embedding the Group Risk Framework and completing control self‑assessments. Acting as the Group administrator for Audit Board, you will guide and mentor users, manage and continuously enhance the Risk Management System, and identify automation and process optimisation opportunities with the Technology team. Your duties also include preparing periodic risk reports for governance committees, developing dashboards and management information, and analysing risk data to surface trends and insights.

• Coordinate group‑wide risk assessments and maintain up‑to‑date risk registers
• Support risk and control owners in applying the Group Risk Framework and completing self‑assessments
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across lines of defence
• Conduct routine internal control testing using analytics and automation
• Serve as the Group administrator for Audit Board, mentoring users
• Manage and continuously improve the Risk Management System for data integrity and functionality
• Identify and implement automation and process‑optimisation opportunities with the Technology team
• Prepare periodic risk reports for interim and annual governance cycles
• Develop dashboards and management information to aid strategic decision‑making
• Aggregate and analyse risk data to uncover trends and insights
• Provide flexible support to Risk & Compliance projects enhancing assurance and governance

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in risk management and internal controls, coupled with excellent analytical abilities and confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels. Experience in risk, control, or audit within regulated or complex environments, a solid understanding of risk management frameworks, and proven data‑analytics capability with Risk Management Information Systems are essential. Familiarity with AuditBoard or similar risk management software, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to present findings clearly are also valued.

Professional qualifications in risk, compliance, or accounting (e.g., IRM, ICA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) are desirable, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong IT proficiency. Knowledge of governance, compliance, and business‑management best practice, experience in global or inter‑group settings, and strong numeracy and communication skills are important. You should be able to translate complex data into actionable insights and be driven by values and inclusion.

• Demonstrate experience in risk, control, or audit within regulated or complex environments
• Possess strong understanding of risk management frameworks and internal controls
• Show proven data‑analytics capability with Risk Management Information Systems
• Hold professional qualifications in risk, compliance, or accounting (e.g., IRM, ICA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) – desirable

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance