Senior Risk Manager

Zopa

Our Story   Hello there. We’re Zopa.   We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don’t like about finance and does the opposite. We’re redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre — we’ve built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. Find out more about our fantastic offerings at Zopa.com!    We’re incredibly proud of our achievements and none of it would be possible without the amazing team here. It’s not just industry awards we’re winning, we’ve also been named in the top three UK’s Most Loved Workplaces.    If you embrace unconventional challenges, are unafraid to think differently and are driven to make an outsized impact, you’ll thrive here at Zopa, so join us, and make it count. Want to see us in action? Follow us on Instagram @zopalife Zopa Bank is one of the fastest growing neobanks in the UK. We're looking for a Senior Manager Finance Risk and Controls to join our first line Finance and Legal team to manage and develop risk and controls in a high-growth, fast paced digital bank preparing for the next stage of scale. This is a rare opportunity that provides high visibility with senior leadership across Risk and Finance, ability to lead changes and influence Finance-wide processes, opportunity to build scalable controls and shape a strong risk and controls environment. The Senior Finance Risk and Controls Manager will report to the Finance Director and work with leaders of each Finance function to maintain and manage robust control frameworks over all aspects of internal and external reporting. The role will cover the whole of CFO function (Financial Control, Management Reporting, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Financial Planning and Budgeting, Tax Reporting, Treasury and Legal).

Pay.UK

Third Party Risk Analyst - London, 12 Months FTC Pay.UK maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy. From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques, we act as the single operator for UK retail payments, working in the public interest to ensure safe, open, innovative and resilient systems. Pay.UK maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that keep the economy moving, processing over 11 billion transactions worth more than £10 trillion each year. In this role, you will build practical third party risk experience by working end to end on supplier assurance across systems that millions of people and businesses rely on every day. We are seeking a Third Party Risk Analyst to join our Procurement team on a 12 month fixed term basis, reporting to the Senior Third Party Risk Manager and supporting effective risk oversight across critical supplier relationships. ACCOUNTABILITIES The role incorporates the following key responsibilities. * Support end to end execution of supplier assurance reviews, including criticality assessment, supplier tiering and gap analysis. * Issue, manage and assess Third Party Assurance Questionnaires across key risk domains including cyber security, data protection, operational resilience and business continuity. * Evaluate supplier responses and evidence to assess control design and effectiveness, documenting findings and residual risk. * Produce clear Third Party Assurance Reports, including issues, remediation actions and timelines. * Act as Pay.UK’s operational point of contact with suppliers during assurance activity, including evidence collection and scheduling. * Engage internal subject matter experts to validate evidence, challenge responses and escalate issues where required. * Maintain accurate supplier and risk data within the GRC tool and provide first line support to suppliers. * Monitor the supplier threat landscape using external intelligence and data sources. * Support commercial managers by ensuring identified risks are addressed, tracked and closed. * Prepare regular functional risk reports that summarise supplier assurance results, key risk themes, and remediation progress, and present clear insights to governance forums to support informed decisions. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE To perform well in this role you will demonstrate the following experience and capabilities. * Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as risk management, business, information security, procurement or law. * Understanding of third party risk management and UK regulatory expectations relating to outsourcing and supplier assurance. * Solid analytical skills with experience performing gap analysis and interpreting technical risk information. * Experience working in a controls driven environment with governance, audit and evidence based assessments. * Professional certifications are beneficial but not mandatory, including CTPRP, IRM, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001, CIPP/E or CIPS. PAY.UK BEHAVIOURS At Pay.UK, our behaviours are central to who we are and how we operate. They bring our values to life, shape our culture, and guide how we make decisions, collaborate, and respond to challenges across the payments ecosystem. All interview processes will assess the following behaviours: * Listen to Find Win-Wins - Empathy, Listening and Understanding * Influence with Courage - Influence, Courage * Go Horizontal First - Cross Boundary Collaboration * Take Ownership - Self Development * Opportunity Mindset - Initiative * Simplify - Achievement Orientation   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUSIVITY At Pay.UK, we value diversity and inclusivity. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of how closely their skills and experience match the requirements. We are committed to supporting accessibility needs and creating a welcoming environment for all employees. Become part of our team and contribute to the creation of an inclusive work environment that values everyone's unique input. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO WE ARE Pay.UK maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy being able to function on a day-to-day basis. From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques – we act as the single operator for all UK retail payments. We put the needs of consumers and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in the public interest to ensure that the systems the country relies on for its banking transactions are safe, open, innovative and resilient. Our payment systems underpin the services that enable funds to be transferred between people and institutions. In 2024, the UK's retail payment systems processed 11 billion transactions worth over £10 trillion through Bacs Direct Credit, Direct Debit, Faster Payments, and cheques, and our Current Account Switch Service has facilitated over 9 million switches since it’s launch in 2013. Every day, individuals and businesses use the services we provide to get their salaries, pay their bills and make online and mobile banking payments. Our vision for the future is to enable a vibrant economy, with Pay.UK delivering robust payment infrastructure and standards for the benefit of consumers and businesses nationwide. Learn more about life at Pay.UK by hearing what employees have to say, click here to view videos. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * 12% Non-contributory pension * Discretionary annual bonus * 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) * Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, dental insurance, Bupa medicals etc * Employee assistance programme * Cycle to Work Scheme * Season ticket loan * Annual fitness subsidy of up to £500 per annum * Working from home policy - minimum 40% in the office (eg. 2 days in the office over a 5 day working week) Please note: * Some of our benefits are only available to colleagues after meeting the requirements of the probationary period.

Qube Research & Technologies

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors. We work closely with traders and risk managers to provide real time and end of day Pricing and Risk information for all trading activity within QRT. This position has high visibility across the business and exposure to all parts of the trading lifecycle. This position requires a commitment to effective problem solving, strong technical skills, good attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Your future role within QRT * Key member of the core technology team building and enhancing high throughput Linux based services * Integrating and maintaining pricing models for trading and risk calculation within the core technology platform * Potential to work with other services in the platform like order, trade, position managers, product reference and market data systems * Working closely with pricing quants, quantitative developers, traders and operations staff to design and develop cutting-edge systems to keep QRT at the forefront of its field * Working in primarily in C++ and python * Direct interaction with risk managers and trading desks Your present skillset * 4+ years of experience of a front or middle office role * Expert in low latency, high throughput Linux development using advanced C/C++, STL * Key experience in designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems * Experience working with pricing models is highly desirable * Good knowledge of Equities, Futures, Options, Swaps asset classes highly desirable * Good knowledge of execution lifecycles and instrument lifecycles (such as corporate actions, settlement, bond coupons, swap resets) is highly desirable * Advanced knowledge of distributed network architecture * Proficient with Linux / GCC development toolchain and Linux Red Hat OS is essential * Experience with QT/WX/MFC GUI Frameworks nice to have. * Team player with good communication skills QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.