Operational Risk Manager - Financial Markets

Operational Risk Manager – Financial Markets – Italy (Rome or Milan)

Our client, a major European financial markets organisation, is looking for an Operational Risk Manager to strengthen its risk framework across a technology‑intensive, regulated environment. The role suits someone with 5–6 years’ experience in operational/IT risk who is ready to take on broader responsibilities and grow into a future team‑lead position. English and Italian fluency are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor operational, cyber, IT and third‑party risks .
• Maintain Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and promote strong risk culture.
• Support enhancements to the enterprise risk framework and regulatory alignment.
• Provide guidance on risk methodologies, controls and governance .
• Deliver clear risk reporting for senior stakeholders and committees.
• Coordinate scenario analysis , incident reviews and risk assessments for key projects.
• Liaise with auditors and supervisory bodies and support responses.

Profile

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (tech, cyber, engineering, economics or finance).
• Experience in financial services, audit, consultancy or regulatory environments.
• Strong grounding in IT governance and information security frameworks (e.G. ISO, NIST, ITIL, DORA principles).
• Excellent analytical skills, structured communication and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and Italian;
  strong MS Office skills.