Risk Systems Manager

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National Wealth Fund .Shape the Future with the National Wealth Fund. At the National Wealth Fund, our mission is to mobilise trusted sector insights and investment expertise to unlock billions in private finance for projects across the United Kingdom. We provide £27.8bn of capital and an expanded mandate to help the market invest with confidence and support the Government''s growth ambitions.We are looking for skilled and results-oriented individuals who are motivated to help us build the National Wealth Fund into an industry-leading institution.Job details

Location:

Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Leeds office.Salary:

£70,000 – £80,000 per annumDeadline to Apply:

26 September 2025. Early submission is encouraged, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.About The Role

The Risk System Manager within the Financial Risk team will oversee the design, development, production, control, and documentation of financial risk metrics and management reporting. This role is accountable for the reliable production of financial risk metrics and robust processes, while effectively articulating and representing risk perspectives and requirements within various risk system initiatives across the fund. By developing a thorough understanding of NWF’s risk architecture, the Risk System Manager will support the Head of Financial Risk and the Chief Risk Officer by preparing recommendations and delivering training and presentations to the risk team and other stakeholders.Key Accountabilities

Develop and implement the risk metrics production in collaboration with Finance, IT, Banking, Local Authority and PMO. Develop the framework and associated policies, standards and procedures driving risk metrics production.Provide subject matter expertise to NWF’s risk senior management team on risk systems, production and reporting matters, and oversee the associated controls, to ensure robustness and integrity of the processes.Evaluate external (procurement) and internal system options and provide recommendations to the risk senior management team plus our Risk, Credit and Operational Risk committees.Prepare and support risk answers to internal/external audit and our shareholder on risk systems considerations.Shape risk systems requirements supporting NWF on its path to risk maturity.Prepare and present NWF’s risk systems and production status and future developments to the Risk management team, Risk team and other stakeholders.Experience

Key Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Experience of risk systems acquired in a financial institution or audit firmExperience in complex multifaceted risk project managementExposure to working with heads of departments and/or executive committee members (EXCO or EXCO-1 level)Experience of working with government would be an advantage but not essentialKnowledge

Excellent working knowledge and expertise of risk metrics production (ECL, Regulatory Capital, Stress testing, concentration, market risk)Good working knowledge of front and back-office system environments used by financial institutionsGood working knowledge of coding languages (Excel VBA, Python, SQL, R, MS Fabric)Skills

Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex information in a simplified mannerStrong presentation skills; ability to present to a wide range of stakeholdersExcellent communication, listening, and writing skillsStrong attention to detail and well organized; ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under pressureStrategic thinking with attention to executionSelf-motivated and able to work independently; takes initiativeStrong problem-solving techniques and ability to research and resolve unfamiliar issues and clearly communicate issues to stakeholdersWe offer competitive benefits and unique learning opportunities from combining both private and public sector skills and experience. Please note, referencing and background checks are carried out for all roles here at the National Wealth ..... full job details .....