Operational Risk Manager – Financial Markets – Italy (Rome or Milan)
Our client, a major European financial markets organisation, is looking for an Operational Risk Manager to strengthen its risk framework across a technology‐intensive, regulated environment. The role suits someone with 5–6 years' experience in operational/IT risk who is ready to take on broader responsibilities and grow into a future team‐lead position. English and Italian fluency are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor operational, cyber, IT and third‐party risks.
- Maintain Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and promote strong risk culture.
- Support enhancements to the enterprise risk framework and regulatory alignment.
- Provide guidance on risk methodologies, controls and governance.
- Deliver clear risk reporting for senior stakeholders and committees.
- Coordinate scenario analysis, incident reviews and risk assessments for key projects.
- Liaise with auditors and supervisory bodies and support responses.
Profile
- Master's degree in a relevant field (tech, cyber, engineering, economics or finance).
- Experience in financial services, audit, consultancy or regulatory environments.
- Strong grounding in IT governance and information security frameworks (e.g. ISO, NIST, ITIL, DORA principles).
- Excellent analytical skills, structured communication and attention to detail.
- Fluent in English and Italian; strong MS Office skills.