Business Risk Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Direct Line Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Risk Manager for a fixed-term contract. This role involves overseeing operational risk and internal control management, providing insights into the Group's risk profile, and enhancing risk assessment activities. You'll collaborate with various teams to promote a risk-aware culture and contribute to governance processes. With a focus on innovation and stakeholder engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about risk management and eager to drive improvements, this role is for you.

Benefits

9% employer-contributed pension

Discounts on insurance products

Up to 10% annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Optional health and dental insurance

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Share scheme and employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of operational risk and internal control management.
• Ability to simplify complex subjects for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Support oversight of operational risk and internal control management.
• Contribute to executive and board risk reports and governance papers.

Skills

Understanding of risk, control, and growth balance

Stakeholder engagement skills

Thematic risk assurance assessments

Excellent report writing skills

Curiosity and passion for innovation

Financial Services experience

Job description

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Location & Contract Details

London or Birmingham – Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)

Fixed Term Contract - Until December 2025 (For internal candidates, this would be a secondment)

About DLG

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining them, you’ll have the opportunity to not just be recognised for your skills but encouraged to build upon them and empowered to do your absolute best.

Team & Focus

From Upstream Risk, Regulatory Advice and Compliance Management Information to Privacy and Data Protection, our Risk and Compliance teams keep us one step ahead, always. With links to every part of the business, and the responsibility for keeping people safe and compliant with all regulatory, claims, and underwriting controls, we’ve got opportunities to develop your skills no matter your specialisation.

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

You will support the Head of Business Risk by providing effective Group oversight of operational risk and internal control management, including risk reporting. Working within the Business Risk team alongside other Business Risk Managers, you'll oversee operational risk and monitor our DLG risk profile—staying updated on internal and external developments.

Risk Management

• Provide oversight of Operational Risk, reviewing business area risk profiles, Key Risk Indicators, management actions, and responses to Events.
• Assess and monitor the Group’s Risk Profile against Risk Appetite, considering internal and external trends.
• Enhance Risk Appetite application through rationalising and improving risk and control assessment activities.
• Identify digitisation and automation opportunities in risk management.
• Collaborate with 1LOD management to ensure risks outside appetite are addressed with action plans.
• Identify areas for formal Risk Assurance and suggest improvements.
• Promote a risk-aware culture across the Group.
• Support the quarterly RCSA process and maintain related tools and policies.
• Participate in Group Governance activities to ensure they support balanced risk decisions.
• Maintain relationships across all three lines of defence to improve risk management practices.

Risk Reporting

• Contribute to executive and board risk reports, including CRO Reports and ORSA.
• Assist in updating the Group’s assessment of emerging and top risks.
• Support operational risk committee activities, including scheduling, agenda setting, and reporting.
• Contribute to governance papers to clearly report the operational risk profile.

What You’ll Need

• Understanding of risk, control, and growth balance.
• Curiosity and passion for innovation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with thematic risk assurance assessments.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to simplify complex subjects.
• Financial Services experience is preferable.

Benefits

• 9% employer-contributed pension.
• Discounts on home, motor, and pet insurance, plus free travel insurance and breakdown cover.
• Up to 10% annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday, increasing with tenure, plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell days.
• Optional health and dental insurance.
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
• Share scheme and employee discounts.

Our Culture

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers. We support all candidates, including those requiring adjustments during recruitment.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industry: Insurance