Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Watford

Industry:

Contact Name:

Hannah Clarke

Contact Email:

hannah@additionsolutions.co.uk

Posted:

20-Feb-2026

Job Description

Are you a proactive risk professional who enjoys turning data into clear action?
Do you want to own and improve a practical risk framework across a growing specialist finance group?
Can you influence stakeholders with robust analysis and clear recommendations?
If so, join us and help protect and enable our business as we grow.
Key Accountabilities
  • Maintain and improve our risk registers and the Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) cycle; ensure six-monthly reviews and post-event updates, and implement enhancements as identified.
  • Monitor, analyse and report risk exposures across business units, highlighting material existing and potential exposures.
  • Quantify and report financial impacts arising from risk events and operational losses.
  • Analyse risk events, compliance issues and breaches, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and trends within risk registers to inform control effectiveness.
  • Prepare clear, concise reports on the business risk profile, identifying material changes in risk assessment and control performance for senior stakeholders and committees.
  • Keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments that may affect our risk profile.
  • Evaluate, implement, maintain and continuously improve the group’s risk management processes and tools.
  • Provide practical advice on potential risk impacts across enterprise risk disciplines.
  • Deliver guidance and training to risk owners and stakeholders on the risk framework, tools and techniques to ensure consistent application.
  • Support assurance reviews and targeted deep dives; identify root causes and provide pragmatic recommendations.
  • Maintain and update risk-related policies, procedures and documentation.
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong analytical ability with experience turning risk data into board- and committee-ready insight.
  • Clear report-writing and presentation skills; confident presenting to senior stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to influence and build relationships across business units.
  • Experience supporting assurance activities and conducting deep-dive investigations.
  • Proficient with risk tools and MS Office; familiarity with risk dashboards and KRI monitoring.
Knowledge & Qualifications
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a risk management role within financial services.
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 31000 risk management principles, including risk quantification and schedule risk analysis in project or operational contexts.
  • Experience developing and implementing risk management policies, RCSA cycles and risk registers.
Personal Attributes
  • Self-motivated, pragmatic and solutions-focused.
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
  • Calm under pressure with excellent judgment.
Why Join Us?
You’ll join a fast-growing, specialist finance group where your risk insight will directly shape how the business operates and grows. We offer development opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to work across multiple brands and business areas. If you want to make a measurable difference and build a strong career in risk, apply today.
 
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