Cyber & Operational Risk - VP in London - Robert Walters

Information/Cyber & Operational Risk Officer - European Clearing Bank (VP Level)

London - Hybrid working - Exclusive opportunity

A leading pan-European clearing bank has partnered exclusively with us to appoint an Information & Operational Risk Officer. The position sits in the 2nd Line within an established non-financial risk management team, focusing on both the UK and wider European business.

Information & Operational Risk Officer - European Clearing Bank (VP Level)

London - Hybrid working - Exclusive opportunity

A leading pan-European clearing bank has partnered exclusively with us to appoint an Information & Operational Risk Officer. The position sits in the 2nd Line (VP level) within an established non-financial risk management team, focusing on both the UK and wider European business.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing independent oversight and assurance on information security, cyber, data management, operational risk, fraud, and business continuity

• Reviewing and challenging 1st Line risk assessments, incident management, and the implementation of control frameworks in line with internal and regulatory requirements (e.g. DORA, EMIR, MiFID II)

• Leading risk self-assessments, deep dives, and independent reviews on major change, technology initiatives, and new products

• Collaborating with senior stakeholders across IT, Compliance, Operations and business management, including regular reporting to management committees and engagement with regional regulators (FCA, ECB, Dutch central bank)

• Helping to shape risk appetite and resilience metrics across UK and continental European activities, and delivering material for both local and group-level governance

Requirements

• Experience (typically 5-10 years) in operational risk, information or IT risk, or non-financial risk management within wholesale/clearing, investment banking, or market infrastructure

• Demonstrable expertise in frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, DORA and strong awareness of evolving UK/EU regulatory expectations

• Ability to deliver independent risk opinions, challenge constructively, and produce clear, insightful risk reporting for senior audiences

• Strong stakeholder management skills with proven track record influencing across varied functions and geographies

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or similar) are highly regarded

Why Apply?

• Engage at the centre of risk governance for a major European clearing franchise

• Hybrid working, London office presence 2-3 days/week

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