Risk Analyst

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 13 August 2025
LOCATION
United Kingdom
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

Risk Assessment Risk Management ISO 31000 COSO Compliance Regulatory Standards

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Risk Analyst to identify, assess, and analyze organizational risks related to security, operations, finance, and compliance. The role involves conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and monitoring risk metrics. The ideal candidate will have experience in risk management, knowledge of risk management frameworks (ISO 31000, COSO), and understanding of regulatory standards such as GDPR, SOX, and PCI-DSS.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Identifying, assessing, and analyzing organizational risks related to security, operations, finance, and compliance
  • Conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies to minimize exposure
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop risk management policies and ensure proper implementation
  • Monitoring and reporting on risk metrics, vulnerabilities, and incidents to senior leadership
  • Reviewing and updating risk management frameworks in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Risk Analyst or in a similar role within risk management or compliance
  • Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO)
  • Experience with risk assessment, control evaluation, and mitigation strategies
  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS)
  • Certifications such as CRISC, FRM, or ISO 31000 are highly desirable

What You’ll Be Working On:

  • Identifying, assessing, and analyzing organizational risks related to security, operations, finance, and compliance
  • Conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies to minimize exposure
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop risk management policies and ensure proper implementation
  • Monitoring and reporting on risk metrics, vulnerabilities, and incidents to senior leadership
  • Reviewing and updating risk management frameworks in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Risk Analyst or in a similar role within risk management or compliance
  • Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and tools (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO)
  • Experience with risk assessment, control evaluation, and mitigation strategies
  • Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS)
  • Certifications such as CRISC, FRM, or ISO 31000 are highly desirable
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