Operational Risk & Control Manager, InvestEngine
Investment management company
Open for applications
Investment management company
21-100 employees
Open for applications
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make investing more simple, more accessible and more powerful.
Role
Who you are
- Experience in operational risk, internal controls within financial services or another regulated environment
- Proven ability to analyse and present data to influence senior stakeholders and drive engagement
- Strong knowledge of operational processes and risks across multiple functions (e.g., Operations, IT, Marketing)
- Track record of leading incident investigations and driving root cause remediation
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge and influence constructively
- Strong Excel/Power BI (or equivalent) skills for risk data analysis and MI development
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations (FCA, PRA) is desirable
What the job involves
- The Operational Risk & Control Manager will take ownership of embedding effective risk and control practices across Operations, IT, Marketing, and other business functions
- This role sits firmly in the first line of defence: working side-by-side with teams to identify, assess, and manage risks in day-to-day processes and change initiatives
- The successful candidate will be data-driven, using risk metrics, MI, and incident data to engage senior stakeholders, demonstrate the value of strong controls, and influence behavioural change across the organisation
- Identify & assess risks: Partner with business teams to spot operational risks, maintain risk registers, and translate findings into actionable insights
- Strengthen controls: Monitor and test key controls, track remediation, and highlight trends to drive improvements
- Manage incidents: Oversee capture, analysis, and reporting of incidents and near misses, leading root cause reviews and preventative actions
- Deliver risk reporting: Produce clear, data-driven MI, dashboards, and KRIs to inform senior leaders and governance forums
- Partner with the business: Act as a trusted advisor on risk and controls, coaching colleagues, engaging senior stakeholders, and embedding a culture of accountability
- Support change initiatives: Ensure risk considerations are integrated into projects and decision-making from the outset
Application process
- Introductory call with our Talent team
- Gamified cognitive assessment to understand how you think and problem-solve
- Panel Interview loop: three independent interviewers from the team. May include a practical task. Each interviewer scores independently; the decision is based on combined evidence
Salary benchmarks
Our take
InvestEngine is an investment management company that aims to democratize investing by helping everyone, irrespective of their financial knowledge, benefit from the markets.
The company distinguishes itself through its very low fees - their DIY portfolio service is associated with zero fees. Moreover, they aim to eliminate the high barrier to entry associated with a significant initial investment by allowing clients to start investing with a low initial amount.
Moreover, all the money invested through its platform is safe. InvestEngine is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and investments are eligible for claims under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), thus the clients' investments are protected.
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Company benefits
- Work from anywhere scheme for up to 3 months at a time
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Training and development
- Flexible environment
- Vitality health plans
Company values
- Ownership
- Personal responsibility
- Integrity
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
Andrey Dobrynin
(Managing Director)Previously Head of Marketing at Slando for 5 years, CEO - Russian-speaking markets at OLX Group for 2 years and Co-Founder at Larixon Classifieds for 6 years.
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