Operational Risk Manager - Derivatives (Futures & Options)

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an experienced Operational Risk Manager to join its London office. This full-time, mid-level role is critical in overseeing and enhancing operational risk management across a fast-paced trading environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in operational or enterprise risk, with a strong background in trading operations and a solid understanding of derivatives and financial markets.

Key responsibilities include conducting risk and control assessments, maintaining risk registers, performing root cause analysis, managing control effectiveness, and delivering insightful risk reporting to senior stakeholders. Proven experience working in a derivatives trading environment is essential, along with deep knowledge of risk frameworks such as Basel, COSO, and ERM. Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills are also required.

This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape and embed a strong risk culture within a dynamic and evolving financial services setting.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.