Risk Manager at Transunion in Leeds

Job description

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Team Overview The TransUnion UK Risk function serves as a second line function, supporting the business in identifying, understanding, and managing its risks in accordance with approved policies and risk appetite. The team promotes risk awareness and a positive culture of compliance by providing guidance and engaging effectively with stakeholders across the business. Reporting to the Head of Risk & Resilience, the Risk Manager will help develop TransUnion UK’s risk-management capabilities and maintain alignment between the UK Risk Management Framework and TransUnion Global requirements.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. Role Overview And Core Responsibilities Act as a risk-management subject matter expert, advising and guiding stakeholders across the organization so they can effectively identify, articulate, assess, record, and manage their risk exposures. Support significant business-change initiatives by providing risk-management guidance, identifying potential exposures, and helping ensure that appropriate governance and controls are established. Provide independent challenge on risk matters and work with risk owners to maintain fit-for-purpose risk metrics, measures, reporting, and corrective-action plans. Conduct risk-focused reviews and projects to assess potential risks, control effectiveness, governance arrangements, and issues affecting functional areas or business activities. Prepare and maintain accurate documentation evidencing the scope, assessment, findings, conclusions, and completion of risk-focused reviews. Produce high-quality papers, reports, and Management Information dashboard outputs for risk-governance committees and forums. Support UK regulatory interactions and assist with preparing accurate, clear, and high-quality documents for submission to regulators. Maintain and develop the TransUnion UK Risk Management Framework, provide subject matter feedback during policy reviews, and support continued alignment with TransUnion Global requirements. Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance, Legal, Data Governance, and the wider Risk team to provide appropriate oversight of material risk exposures and identify opportunities to improve control-monitoring methods and systems. Required Knowledge And Experiences Strong knowledge of risk-management principles and techniques, supported by significant experience and a demonstrated record of working within the risk function, or a comparable function, of a Financial Conduct Authority-regulated firm. Demonstrated ability to understand complex information, solve problems, propose practical solutions, work independently, and constructively challenge established approaches. Strong analytical and organizational capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple activities, maintain attention to detail, and deliver work within established deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing governance papers, reports, review documentation, and presentations for senior stakeholders and committees. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to explain complex risk issues clearly and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Required Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysing information and preparing risk-management metrics, measures, and Management Information outputs. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint for preparing risk-review documentation, governance papers, regulatory materials, reports, and presentations. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook to manage stakeholder communications, meetings, deadlines, and concurrent risk activities. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate Management Information dashboards and supporting do