Job Description
A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Please note this role is based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office, with an onsite presence required at least 60% of the time in line with our hybrid working policy.
Department and Role Purpose
The Risk Operations team play a pivotal role in managing and analysing risks across our global network. As part of the wider Risk function, the team supports with risk analysis and reporting, ensuring the effective management of risks across the firm.
We are seeking a Risk Operations Manager to support our Risk Operations Senior Manager in delivering insightful reports and driving key change initiatives. Strong analytical skills, project management expertise, and strong relationship building skills will be critical to your success in this role. If you have a passion for risk management, we want to hear from you.
What you will do
The main responsibilities of this role will involve:
Risk Management:
1. Maintain and enhance risk registers in line with the Risk Registers Framework.
2. Analyse and evaluate risk data to produce actionable insights.
3. Support the development of action plans to improve risk landscapes.
4. Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and the Risk Committee.
Project Management:
1. Lead key change initiatives within the Risk Function.
2. Produce project documentation to define scope, impact, and benefits of proposed changes.
3. Engage with subject matter experts and progress actions to completion.
Stakeholder Engagement:
1. Build and maintain strong relationships with business units, key stakeholders, clients, and third parties.
2. Ensure effective communication and collaboration to facilitate quality business requirements.
Training and Development:
1. Create and maintain training content and documentation.
2. Conduct training/awareness sessions to support risk management processes.
Process Improvement:
1. Analyse business processes and recommend improvements.
2. Document key processes using tools like Blueworks.
Key Requirements
1. Outstanding analytical skills with knowledge of risk management methods and tools.
2. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to present to various audiences.
4. Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
5. Proven project management skills, including planning, communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
6. Ability to manage and escalate issues appropriately.
7. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to balance conflicting needs and priorities.
Desirable Skills and Experience
1. Experience in the legal or professional services sectors and/or a risk function.
2. Familiarity with risk methodologies.
3. Working knowledge of MS Power Platforms, Power BI, and Power Automate.
Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.
We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.
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