Director - Operational Risk

OverviewRole OverviewStoneX Financial Ltd. If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. is seeking an experienced Director of Operational Risk to lead the operational risk agenda for the UK legal entity from our London office.

Reporting to the Global Head of Enterprise Risk and SFL Head of Risk, this is a senior Second Line of Defense (2LOD) role responsible for the design, oversight and continuous improvement of the operational risk framework across the Firm's regulated activities.

The candidate will act as a trusted, self-directed risk leader who can independently own and discharge the entity's local operational risk and regulatory obligations — including engagement with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and coordination with the National Futures Association (NFA) and other applicable authorities. scenario analysis, Loss Distribution Approach).Experience operating within a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction group structure (EMEA, APAC, North America, Latin America).Relevant professional qualifications.

Familiarity with GRC tooling such as Workiva or LogicGate.3.3 Key CompetenciesSelf-starter with sound judgement and a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Rigorous, detail-oriented and evidence-based approach to risk decisions.

Confident escalator — able to raise concerns early, clearly and constructively. Credible influencer able to challenge the first line and engage senior stakeholders and regulators with authority. Governance & Reporting LineThis role reports directly to the Global Head of Enterprise Risk in the US and the SFL Head of Risk, forming part of the 2LOD.

The role holder is expected to operate with a high degree of independence in managing local operational risk regulatory requirements, while maintaining an open and timely escalation channel to both the Global Head of Enterprise Risk and SFL Head of Risk on all matters of local concern.

Job SummaryCategory (Portal Searching): RiskPosition Type (Portal Searching): Experienced Professional

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