Risk Manager, Capital.com
Operations, 1.5 Level of Dependence
Trading platform & app
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Trading platform & app
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make the world of finance more accessible, engaging and useful.
Role
Who you are
- 7-10 years experience in operational risk management, Back Office operations, or related roles within the financial industry
- Proven ability to perform test of controls (design and operating effectiveness)
- Strong understanding of operational processes, risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and reporting
- Proficiency in risk management software and tools (e.g., GRC platforms)
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in managing regulatory exams and relationships with examiners and auditors
- Ability to work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units; ability to navigate a complex organisation; to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level
- Excellent problem-solving skills, inquisitive nature and comfort challenging current practices
- Proven track record of taking ideas forward without supervision and challenging others, where appropriate
- Adapt at developing relationships with senior business executives with a reputation for partnering across organisation lines to mitigate risks
- Highly disciplined, able to work with limited supervision and make independent decisions
- Strong organisational, project management, and multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to manage expectations and deliver results
- High level of professionalism, self-motivation, and sense of urgency
- BA in Finance, Economics, Risk Management or a related field
What the job involves
- Collaborate with Operations & Back Office teams to identify and assess operational risks in daily processes, including transaction handling, settlements, and reconciliation
- Conduct regular risk assessments and control reviews, documenting potential vulnerabilities and recommending improvements
- Monitor risk exposures and operational trends that could impact Ops/Back Office functions
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time risk information to senior management
- Prepare and present risk reports for governance forums, such as risk committees, highlighting critical issues and potential impact on business continuity
- Design and implement key risk controls in partnership with operational teams to manage identified risks within acceptable limits
- Perform periodic control testing to ensure effectiveness, making adjustments as needed based on testing outcomes and feedback from internal audits
- Investigate operational incidents, documenting root causes, and coordinating with relevant departments to implement corrective actions
- Support the development of risk mitigation strategies to reduce the likelihood of repeat incidents, ensuring lessons learned are incorporated into the process
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards applicable to Back Office operations
- Serve as the Operations/Back Office liaison with Compliance and Internal Audit teams, facilitating audits, reviews, and assessments
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk exposure
- Promote a strong risk culture within the Operations/Back Office, encouraging proactive risk management and awareness across all levels
- Act as the point of contact between Operations/Back Office, Risk Management, and other departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment on risk-related matters
- Provide training and support to Operations/Back Office staff on risk policies, procedures, and best practices
- This role requires an energetic self-starter that can liaise with a large number of teams and business both regionally and globally
- Experience and knowledge in working for a regulated fintech technology business
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Historically, the wealth-building opportunities afforded by investment have been reserved for those who already have money to spare, but Capital.com is working to change this. The company supplies a trading platform for everyday people to access trading opportunities and training resources, harnessing the power of technology to do so.
Founded in 2016, Capital.com is now a global company, boasting year-on-year growth since it was launched. Its platform gives users access to over 3,700 markets for investing directly in global stocks and ETFs, or trade derivatives across the world. Focused on removing the barriers of entry for trading, the company supplies 24/7 customer service, on top of learning tools such as rolling news feeds, access to a demo account, and a YouTube channel.
Capital.com is one of Europe’s fastest-growing investment-trading platforms and aims to continue its expansion whilst solidifying current operations. With an active and growing user base, that continued to grow despite a downturn in the market in 2022, the company is poised to maintain its successes into the future.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2017
$25m
SERIES A
Total funding: $25m
Company benefits
- Private health insurance
- Virtual GP
- Hybrid working
- Option to work abroad (up to 30 days a year)
- Local gym discounts
- Enhanced pension
- Volunteering days
- Hybrid working
- New office in Westminster, London
- Subsidised eye care
- Bereavement support
- Enhanced family leave
- Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
Company values
- Care: Building strong relationships is at the core of what we do. We want those who value others
- Be Clear: Whether it’s interacting with clients or colleagues, being able to get your message across clearly is essential
- Be Bold: Making a new product means venturing into the unknown. We need those who can take risks, make assertive decisions, and solve problems
- Explore And Discover: Change requires new ideas, and we want those who enjoy experimenting and learning about new things
- Move Fast: We like to move quickly, and managing time effectively is key to getting work done
- Focus On Outcomes: We focus on the final result, celebrating successes, and learning from failures
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Leadership
Viktor Prokopenya
(Founder)Also founded Currency.com, VP Capital, exp(capital, and Viaden Media, where they were CEO.
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