Head of Operational Risk

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Operational Risk Management Incident Management KRI Framework Stakeholder Management Regulatory Compliance ETRM Systems Leadership Team Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of Operational Risk

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Head of Operational Risk. This role is based in London and offers hybrid working. The position is full-time and reports to Mark Davey.

Main Responsibilities

  • Set the strategic direction for the Operational Risk function in alignment with wider business objectives.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop an international team with varying levels of experience and seniority.
  • Raise the profile of the Operational Risk function across the organization, ensuring clarity of purpose and value.
  • Establish, implement, and oversee the monthly KRI Framework, ensuring high‑quality reporting and insight for senior management forums.
  • Lead the Incident Management Process, including investigation, analysis, lessons‑learned documentation, and presentation of findings.
  • Support the ongoing enhancement of the Operational Risk Framework across core and emerging business areas.
  • Review and improve policies, guidelines, and processes to strengthen risk culture and behaviors.
  • Act as the go‑to operational risk partner for the business, providing subject‑matter expertise and practical guidance.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, mediating between differing viewpoints to drive positive change.
  • Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the Operational Risk and Enterprise Architecture teams.
  • Prepare and present operational risk metrics, insights, and trend analysis for governance meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Experience in operational risk within a commodity trading, bunkering, or related trading environment.
  • Awareness of key regulatory and compliance matters influencing the industry.
  • Experience in risk, audit, assurance, compliance, or internal control.
  • High IT aptitude: experience with ETRM systems preferred.
  • BPMN process‑mapping experience beneficial.
  • Professional qualifications desirable (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, FRM, ERP, CFA).
  • Strong understanding of operational risk and control processes.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and work effectively with complex processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills.
  • Proven ability to mediate between differing viewpoints and drive consensus.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including developing and managing teams.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the leading provider of marine energy services and solutions globally. For the last 25 years, we have positioned ourselves as the benchmark for quality in our industry. We offer local knowledge on a global scale.

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