Purpose of the Position  

The Operational Risk Manager - Senior Associate will be part of the wider Enterprise Risk / Operational Risk function and support the team in further developing and managing operational risks across all business functions.

The position will report to the Head of Enterprise/Operational Risk

Key Responsibilities; 

Operational Risk

• Support business functions on change initiatives to ensure adequate process and controls design for new business initiatives.
• Complete process and control reviews to identify risks and issues in Pantheon’s control environment. Reviews will include identified areas of risk, monitoring programme and new business processes.
• Support the development and implementation of Pantheon’s global operational risk frameworks and policies and procedures for adoption by Pantheon Group entities
• Support the ISAE 3402/SSAE 16 annual processes including completion of the document, drafting of controls wording and providing external auditor with supporting information.
• Error/Incident reporting process including reporting to management and resolution of any issues. Ensure monitoring procedures are in line with Pantheon’s risk policies. Direct investigation of serious error or breaches and make recommendations for change to management
• Identification of operational and business risks and pro-actively work with business leaders to address issues and concerns.
• Co-ordinate and assist in providing risk oversight and governance across third party supplier relationships of all Pantheon Group entities

Knowledge and Experience:

• Degree level education
• Experience of working in a risk function in an asset management or private equity environment
• Change management / transformation management experience desirable.
• Knowledge of risk regulation across EU and worldwide
• Understanding of investment management and products
• Controls awareness
• Keen problem-solving skills, ability to offer solutions to issues.
• Ability to undertake risk presentations to business.