Junior Operational Risk Analyst

Overview:

Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity

With 4,300 employees and over 400,000 retail and institutional clients from more than 80 offices spread across five continents, we’re a Fortune-100, Nasdaq-listed provider, connecting clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors.

At StoneX, we offer you the opportunity to be part of an institutional-grade financial services network that connects companies, organizations, and investors to the global markets ecosystem. As a team member, you'll benefit from our unique blend of digital platforms, comprehensive clearing and execution services, personalized high-touch support, and deep industry expertise. Elevate your career with us and make a significant impact in the world of global finance.

Responsibilities:

Role Purpose

The Junior Operational Risk Analyst supports StoneX’s e risk management framework by assisting with the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of risks across the firm’s global businesses. The role contributes to maintaining a strong risk culture and ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions.

Roles and Responsibilities ( not limited to):-

Support enterprise-wide risk assessments across StoneX Financial Ltd and other legal entities within the Group as required

Assist with risk identification workshops and interviews with business, technology, and control functions

Maintain and update the enterprise risk register, including risk statements, causes, impacts, and controls

Support alignment with StoneX’s ORM framework and regulatory expectations (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000)

Assist in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of key risk controls

Support risk governance processes, including committee materials, attestations, and policy reviews

Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), emerging risks, and risk events

Assist in preparing risk dashboards, heatmaps, and management reports for senior management and risk committees

Analyse risk incidents, loss events, and trends to identify themes and control gaps

Support ad-hoc enterprise risk projects, stress scenarios, and emerging risk assessments

Maintain risk documentation, methodologies, and internal standards

Qualifications:

Desired Technical Skills

Foundational understanding of risk management concepts and control frameworks

Strong Excel skills; experience with PowerPoint and data analysis

Familiarity with GRC tools or risk systems is a plus

Experience

0–2 years of experience in enterprise risk, operational risk, audit, compliance, finance, or a related function

Internships or graduate rotations within financial services or regulated environments are strongly preferred

StoneX Essential Qualifications

Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Excellent consultative, rapport-building, listening and communication skills

Approachable, flexible, dependable, and conscientious

Ability to work effectively with global stakeholders across time zones

Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to learning

Early Careers Requirements

Recent graduate with Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, or a related field

Must be authorized to work in UK for any employer

Working environment:

4 days in the office with the flexibility to work 1 day remotely