Senior Risk Partner
Location: United Kingdom. Function: Business Risk. Level: Senior Individual Contributor.
About the Role
As a critical member of the Business Risk function, the Senior Risk Partner supports strategic decision-making, strengthens risk excellence across the organization, and acts as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. The role requires a proactive thinker with strong analytical capability, solid judgment, and the ability to influence across functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide independent second-line challenge on risk topics including operational, technology, regulatory, and strategic risks.
- Conduct deep‑dive assessments, thematic reviews, and targeted analyses to evaluate risk drivers and control effectiveness.
- Lead and contribute to cross‑functional risk initiatives, ensuring alignment with Swift’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework and risk appetite.
- Support senior management with risk insights, scenario analysis, and recommendations for decision‑making.
- Support preparation of materials for governance forums, committees, and regulators.
- Partner with business teams to strengthen risk culture, improve risk awareness, and advocate for consistent risk practices.
- Drive continuous improvement in risk processes, tools, and reporting.
- Deliver thought leadership on emerging risks, best‑practice methodologies, and industry trends.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strategic and critical thinking — ability to synthesize complex information and form clear, actionable views.
- Thought leadership — comfortable shaping narratives and understanding risk profiles in evolving risk areas.
- Cross‑functional collaboration — proven ability to influence and partner effectively across diverse teams.
- Analytical depth — strong capability to conduct deep dives and identify root causes.
- Risk challenge mindset — confidence and maturity to provide independent, balanced second‑line oversight.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to maintaining a strong risk culture.
Experience
- Experience in banking, financial market infrastructure (FMI), or payments (highly preferred).
- Prior background in risk management, internal audit, financial advisory, or regulatory work.
- Big Four experience (consulting, advisory, or assurance) highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of risk frameworks, operational resilience, controls, and regulatory expectations.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (business, finance, economics or related).
- MBA preferred.
- Professional certifications (e.g., IRM, CIA, PRM) beneficial but not mandatory.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy influencing senior stakeholders and helping an organization raise its risk maturity. You combine intellectual curiosity with practical judgment, and can move comfortably between strategic thinking and detailed analysis.
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Location: United Kingdom. Function: Business Risk. Level: Senior Individual Contributor.
About the Role
As a critical member of the Business Risk function, the Senior Risk Partner supports strategic decision-making, strengthens risk excellence across the organization, and acts as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. The role requires a proactive thinker with strong analytical capability, solid judgment, and the ability to influence across functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide independent second-line challenge on risk topics including operational, technology, regulatory, and strategic risks.
- Conduct deep‑dive assessments, thematic reviews, and targeted analyses to evaluate risk drivers and control effectiveness.
- Lead and contribute to cross‑functional risk initiatives, ensuring alignment with Swift’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework and risk appetite.
- Support senior management with risk insights, scenario analysis, and recommendations for decision‑making.
- Support preparation of materials for governance forums, committees, and regulators.
- Partner with business teams to strengthen risk culture, improve risk awareness, and advocate for consistent risk practices.
- Drive continuous improvement in risk processes, tools, and reporting.
- Deliver thought leadership on emerging risks, best‑practice methodologies, and industry trends.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strategic and critical thinking — ability to synthesize complex information and form clear, actionable views.
- Thought leadership — comfortable shaping narratives and understanding risk profiles in evolving risk areas.
- Cross‑functional collaboration — proven ability to influence and partner effectively across diverse teams.
- Analytical depth — strong capability to conduct deep dives and identify root causes.
- Risk challenge mindset — confidence and maturity to provide independent, balanced second‑line oversight.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to maintaining a strong risk culture.
Experience
- Experience in banking, financial market infrastructure (FMI), or payments (highly preferred).
- Prior background in risk management, internal audit, financial advisory, or regulatory work.
- Big Four experience (consulting, advisory, or assurance) highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of risk frameworks, operational resilience, controls, and regulatory expectations.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (business, finance, economics or related).
- MBA preferred.
- Professional certifications (e.g., IRM, CIA, PRM) beneficial but not mandatory.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy influencing senior stakeholders and helping an organization raise its risk maturity. You combine intellectual curiosity with practical judgment, and can move comfortably between strategic thinking and detailed analysis.
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