Risk Transformation Manager - London hybrid

Risk Transformation Manager

Location: London (Hybrid)

About the Role

We are seeking high-performing Risk Transformation Managers to join a leading advisory team delivering complex, large-scale change programmes across financial services.

This role is specifically focused on individuals who have hands-on experience leading the delivery of risk transformation initiatives , rather than purely BAU risk, audit, or compliance activity.

You will work closely with senior client stakeholders to design, implement, and embed enterprise risk frameworks, operating models, and control environments , driving meaningful business outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of risk transformation programmes , including framework design, control optimisation, and operating model change

• Own and manage workstreams within large-scale transformation programmes , delivering tangible outcomes (not just analysis)

• Design and implement:

  • Enterprise Risk Management frameworks

  • Controls frameworks and remediation programmes

  • Risk operating models and governance structures

• Translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic, business-aligned solutions

• Use data, analytics, and technology to enhance risk insight and decision-making

• Deliver clear, structured outputs for senior stakeholders (C-suite / risk committees)

• Contribute to client growth , including shaping proposals, solution design, and delivery approaches

What We’re Looking For

We are intentionally targeting candidates with a strong blend of consulting capability and risk transformation experience .

Essential Experience

• 6–10 years’ experience in financial services risk, consulting, or transformation roles

• Proven track record delivering risk transformation initiatives , such as:

  • Framework design and implementation

  • Control improvement or remediation programmes

  • Risk operating model changes

• Experience working in a consulting or client-facing environment (e.g. consulting firm or internal transformation team)

• Demonstrated ability to:

  • Lead workstreams

  • Manage stakeholders at senior levels

  • Deliver outcomes in complex programmes

Highly Desirable

• Experience in top-tier consulting firms or tier 1 financial institutions

• Exposure to multiple risk domains (e.g. operational risk, financial risk, non-financial risk)

• Strong data and analytical capability , including exposure to:

  • Power BI, SQL, Python, or similar tools

  • Risk reporting, dashboards, or automation initiatives

• Experience contributing to proposals, client development, or commercial activities

We Are Not Looking For

This role is not suited to:

• Pure audit, assurance, or control testing profiles

• Candidates with only BAU risk/compliance experience

• Individuals without demonstrated delivery of transformation or change initiatives

What Sets You Apart

High-performing candidates in this role typically demonstrate:

• Ownership of delivery (not just support) on transformation programmes

• Ability to bridge risk, business, and technology

• Strong commercial awareness and consulting mindset

• Experience delivering measurable impact (cost savings, control uplift, regulatory outcomes)

• Confidence operating in ambiguous, high-change environments

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to high-profile, complex transformation programmes

• Opportunity to work directly with senior client stakeholders

• A platform to accelerate your career at Manager level and beyond

• Opportunity to shape and influence future risk operating models across the industry

Vantage Point Global is a fully committed Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer . We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.