Distribution & Underwriting Senior Risk Manager – 29050

The Emerald Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the UK is seeking a Risk Management Team Leader to oversee the delivery of the risk-based Distribution Assurance Plan. You will support the Head of Operational Risk and lead a team of experts to implement the Risk Framework effectively. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to influence, and experience with FCA/PRA requirements. This flexible role is based within the UK and offers a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management within financial services.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of risk experts.
• Deliver the risk-based Distribution Assurance Plan.
• Design and maintain assurance methodologies.
• Ensure quality of reports in line with protocols.
• Communicate risk management concepts clearly.
• Drive meaningful action using data.

Skills

Communication of risk management concepts

Data presentation

Influencing skills

Understanding of FCA/PRA requirements

Job description

This role reports to the Head of Operational Risk and supports them to make effective risk management simple and accessible. You will lead and develop a team of risk experts, working closely with colleagues across all lines of defence to understand the key components of the companies Risk Framework, how they apply and implementing these in a simple and clear way.

• Location: Flexible (within the UK)
• Category: Management
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Responsible for the delivery of the risk-based Distribution Assurance Plan
• Provide support to the Senior Distribution Assurance Manager to deliver the broader Line 1 Risk Assurance Plan, as required
• Assist in the design and maintenance of an appropriate methodology for all assurance activity delivered by self and team
• Ensure the quality of reports is appropriate and deliver assurance activity in line with the agreed protocols within the Line 1 Risk Assurance Team
• Knowledge of FCA/PRA requirements and expectations, with a focus on conduct and operational risks involved in distributing financial products and services
• Ability to communicate risk management concepts in a way that is simple and accessible
• Ability to process, collate, and present data in a clear and consistent manner and use this information to drive meaningful action
• Ability to influence in support of a risk-aware and customer focused culture