Operational Risk Analyst

Unum UK

Operational Risk Analyst embedding first-line risk management at Unum, a workplace benefits provider. Facilitating RCSAs, advising operational teams, investigating incidents and strengthening risk culture across the business.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeBasingstoke • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational risk management, including facilitating Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and providing practical risk advice. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for interpreting risk data and engaging with stakeholders effectively.

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Operational Risk ManagementRisk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)Stakeholder ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Operational RiskRisk AssessmentRisk ReportingIncident ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesGovernanceBusiness ContinuityRisk FrameworksOperational Resilience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), ensuring risks, controls and actions remain current and effective
Support business projects and change initiatives by identifying potential risks and control impacts early
Act as a trusted risk partner to operational teams, translating risk concepts into practical actions
Oversee investigation and resolution of operational risk events and incidents, including root cause analysis and lessons learned
Produce risk reporting, dashboards and management information for senior leaders and governance forums
Build relationships across the business to drive accountability, challenge thinking and embed a positive risk culture
Support operational resilience, business continuity and risk improvement initiatives
Work with Second Line Risk teams to align with regulatory expectations and risk frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in operational risk, first line risk, controls or governance roles, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment
Hands-on experience facilitating RCSA activities
Ability to identify, assess and articulate risk impacts to a broad range of stakeholders
Ability to provide practical, commercial risk advice while maintaining appropriate challenge and oversight
Experience supporting projects or business change initiatives from a risk perspective
Analytical skills to interpret risk data, identify themes and present insights clearly
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Exposure to incident management, risk event reviews and root cause analysis
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Must be commutable to either the Basingstoke or Dorking offices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in office and 2 days working from home
Disability Confident Scheme interview offer for eligible applicants who opt in
Reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process
Opportunities to progress and grow
Exposure across the business and opportunities to partner with a wide range of stakeholders