Operational Risk (1-year FTC)

  • Job Reference: CJ1451
  • Date Posted: 20 February 2026
  • Recruiter: C James
  • Location: London
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Operational Risk
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Kai Mason
  • Email: km@c-james.com
  • Telephone: 0207 240 0760

Job Description

A London based specialist direct lender (Real Estate and Commercial Finance) is looking to hire an Operational Risk professional. This is a standalone role that will report directly into the CRO.

The role will involve:

  • Acting as the sole 2LOD Operational Risk function
  • Ownership and oversight of the RCSA framework
  • KRI monitoring, risk reporting and governance MI
  • Oversight of operational risk events and incident management
  • Independent challenge and support to 1st Line business units
  • Engagement with senior stakeholders and Risk Committees

The ideal profile:

  • 2LOD Operational Risk experience within a corporate/commercial lending environment.
  • Comfortable operating autonomously in a lean, growing business.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and pragmatic approach.

This role is offered initially as a 12-month fixed-term contract with a view to go permanent, subject to internal developments.