Risk Administrator

An exciting opportunity is available for a diligent Risk Administrator in the financial services industry, who has a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of accounting & finance principles.

Client Details

This firm is an established global player in the financial services industry. With thousands of employees worldwide, they are committed to the highest standards of professionalism and consistently strive to provide top-quality services to their clients. Their offices are conveniently situated in Richmond, providing a vibrant and engaging work environment.

Description

The key responsibilities will be to deliver an excellent service to internal customers as part of the Risk Department.

• Primary responsibility is to follow a pre-determined checklist on all transactions prior to a Risk Manager beginning their underwriting process, to highlight if a transaction fits within acceptable parameters for the company
• Complete naming searches within the companies Risk System to determine and ensure exposure levels are being accurately reported
• Complete searches within the companies worldwide database to determine where the relationship with the customer group on a particular transaction lies
• Cross reference our customers and their Ultimate Beneficial Owners against the companies database of higher risk companies and individuals.
• Cross reference our customers against the database of customer group's and business activities which the company are excluded from entering into transactions with
• Review the suppliers on customer transactions to ensure they are genuine, bona fide dealerships / suppliers of the equipment the company is asked to fund. Where and when appropriate to authorise suppliers.
• Adherence to the Risk team's SLA and delivering considered, professional responses to requests from internal departments.
• Provide clear rationale to recommendations when discussing Customer Due Diligence issues with Compliance.
• Support ad-hoc administrative tasks for the Risk team and ensure accurate data is held and maintained on the companies core underwriting and customer management system.

Profile

A successful Risk Administrator should have:

• • Excellent verbal and written communicator
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good knowledge of MS Word & Excel.
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Methodical and attention to detail
  • Focused on providing excellent service to internal customers
  • Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
  • A strong team player
  • Willingness to learn

Job Offer

• An annual salary of up to £35,000
• A vibrant and collaborative work environment in Richmond
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Competitive holiday leave policy

If you're looking to take the next step in your career within the financial services industry, and you're a dedicated team player with a passion for risk management, we encourage you to apply today.