Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
About the role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Risk Analyst to join our new Enterprise Risk Management team. As a team we are responsible for facilitating risk methodology, agreeing remediation plans and agreeing appropriate risk responses with the business. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who has great analytical skills who has had experience working within a risk and controls environment. This would be suitable for someone who is looking to develop their career within a growing business and with a well known brand! You'll also be the kind of person who enjoys getting stuck into complex problems and working on cross functional areas. This role is based at our Head Office in Leicestershire with hybrid working.
You will:
Risk Management
- Support the maintenance of the Risk Management Policies and Standards
- Support the maintenance of the Risk framework and methodology
- Support the maintenance of all business-facing Risk, Issue and Control Management process documentation
- Support the business with the development and maintenance of operational risk registers
- Manage the operational aspects of the Integrated Risk Management technology, inclusive of the Risk, Issue and Controls modules
- Act as a point of contact for all Compliance Issues identified by the 1st Line or the Compliance team
- Support the Internal Audit and the Compliance Monitoring and Assurance team to ensure reviews are informed with the latest risk information
Business Continuity & Operational Resilience
- Support the maintenance of Business Continuity and Operational Resilience Policies and Standards
- Support the maintenance of the Business Continuity and Operational Resilience framework and supporting risk management methods
- Support the Business Continuity Planning and Operational Resilience processes so that Next is well prepared to respond to major incidents
Governance and reporting
- Monitor internal sources for potential emerging risks and risk events
- Lead on the provision of all Risk, Issue and Control Management Information for reporting to the Risk Steering Group (RSG)
- Support the reporting and communication of risk to the Executive Team and Risk & Compliance Committees.
Training and Awareness
- Supporting the delivery of risk management training at all levels
About you:
- Experience supporting an enterprise risk management framework within an FCA/ICO regulated business
- Working knowledge of ISO31000, IRAM2 or equivalent risk management methodology
- Competent in the use of technology and risk software service offerings
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Collaborative approach with stakeholder management skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads
- Good analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Ability to constructively challenge and question
- The highest levels of professional integrity, ethics and judgement
ABOUT US
You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!
ABOUT SOME OF OUR BENEFITS
- 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy & Victoria's Secret products
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Subsidised restaurant, coffee shop and juice bar
- Access a 24/7 digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
Our aim is to support all applicants during the application process and to provide reasonable adjustments when necessary and requested. If you would like to request support with your application due to any health condition, feel free to get in touch with us by calling us on and leave a voicemail.
