Business Risk Partner (Fintech)

TL;DR

Business Risk Partner (Fintech): Supporting the First Line Business Areas with operational risk management and risk reporting in line with the relevant hirify.global Policies, Frameworks and Standards with an accent on Real Assets businesses (Real Estate, Infracapital , Impact and Private Equity). Focus on delivering high ‑quality governance, clear insight and proportionate challenge.

Location: London

Company

hirify.global is a savings and investments firm with a heritage dating back more than 175 years, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

What you will do

• Act as a liaison and coordination point with the Real Assets businesses within Private Markets.
• Support the management of Risk Events and Real Assets related Issues and Actions in line with Operational Risk requirements.
• Identify and manage top risks and mitigating actions/controls with the RCSA Owners across the Real Asset businesses.
• Represent First line risk at the relevant Real Assets governance forums and with the relevant stakeholders.
• Lead the identification, reporting, and maintenance of Conflicts of Interest Register entries, including monitoring mitigating actions/controls.
• Monitor risk and control environment across conduct risk, reputational risk, financial crime, third-party suppliers, business risks, valuations, and resiliency for Real Assets Business lines.

Requirements

• Experience working in a first/second‑line risk, control, or governance role within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, tools, and methodologies, including RCSAs, control design, testing, and assurance.
• Experience preparing and presenting risk and control materials for senior management and governance forums.
• Proven ability to produce clear, structured, and high‑quality management information and analysis.
• Applies sound judgement to deliver proportionate, outcome‑focused risk and control solutions.
• Demonstrates integrity, resilience, and a positive, ‘can‑do’ mindset, leading by example.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of asset management investment products, specifically Real Estate, Private Equity, Impact Investing and Infrastructure finance and operational environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% employer contributions and 5% employee contributions.
• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• Market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance.
• Flexible working arrangements considered.