Operational Risk Manager

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 80+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Risk at Revolut operates across all functions, products, and regions to monitor front-line performance and ensure the business operates safely. They’re among the first to be involved in new initiatives, from tech to customer support.

We’re looking for an Operational Risk Manager to build out and optimise our local risk management frameworks in Switzerland. You'll assess key risk areas and manage regulatory and executive reporting.

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What you'll be doing

Identifying and assessing a range of risks, including IT risk

Guiding teams to design and implement effective controls

Supporting the development and implementation of operational risk policies and procedures

Contributing to the definition of key indicators and the risk appetite statement

Developing techniques for quantification of operational risk and resilience, including stress testing and impact tolerances

Managing the risk incident process and ensuring accurate recording of events

Overseeing the preparation and handling of incident reports

Monitoring operational risk against defined limits and thresholds, and coordinating resolutions with risk stakeholders

Producing risk reports for management and relevant stakeholders

Developing and maintaining risk tools and IT systems

Conducting presentations and workshops on risk identification and mitigation

What you'll need

5+ years of experience in operational risk management within banking or financial services, including information technology risk, outsourcing, and third-party risk

A solid understanding of core operational risk concepts, control frameworks, and governance environments

The ability to analyse and structure complex topics into clear actions, including identifying second-order impacts of operational failures

Demonstrated proficiency in executing rigorous investigations, implementing tactical workarounds, and establishing long-term, sustainable control enhancements

Familiarity with fintech risk areas, including payments, cards, lending, fraud, and AML

The ability to anticipate increasing regulatory scrutiny and adapt local frameworks ahead of changing climates

A curious mindset with a drive to challenge assumptions

An organised, methodical approach to problem-solving

Nice to have

Familiarity with operational risk stress testing and quantification

Experience working at a fast-paced global financial institution with matrixed reporting structures

Second-line oversight experience in IT risk, cyber security, and data protection

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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