Enterprise Risk Manager

Sanderson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson in London is seeking an Enterprise Risk Manager to maintain and coordinate the enterprise risk management framework, supporting proactive and measurable risk management, resilience and value creation. The role is based in London with on-site work twice weekly.

You will oversee risk policy, appetite and KRIs, coordinate risk monitoring and reporting to the board, and drive the use of Optro GRC modules.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of COSO ERM, risk appetite and KRIs.
• Experience supporting scenario analysis and stress testing.
• Understanding of UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29.
• Experience with risk data analytics dashboards and GRC tools like Optro/AuditBoard.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and apply the enterprise risk management framework, taxonomy, policy, standards and processes.
• Support calibration of risk appetite, risk tolerance thresholds, KRIs and escalation triggers.
• Coordinate risk monitoring, mitigation tracking, analytics and reporting to executives and the Board.
• Prepare risk analysis and reporting for the Board, Audit Committee and executives.
• Coordinate Provision 29 activities and the risk section of the Annual Report & Accounts.
• Continue implementation and use of the Optro GRC risk module, dashboards and data quality.
• Maintain the global risk champions network and provide guidance, playbooks and toolkits.
• Coordinate horizon scanning, scenario analysis, stress testing and resilience inputs.
• Support integration of risk management into planning and major change initiatives.

Skills

ERM frameworks

Risk management

KPI dashboards

GRC technology

Scenario analysis

Tools

Optro

AuditBoard

Job description

Enterprise Risk Manager

Rate - £600 - £700 Inside IR35

Duration - 9 months initial

Location - London, Twice a week on site

We're looking for an Enterprise Risk Manager to join a market leader to maintain and coordinate the enterprise risk management framework and support proactive and measurable risk management, informed decision-making, resilience and value creation.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and apply the agreed enterprise risk management framework, taxonomy, policy, standards and processes.
• Support the review and calibration of risk appetite, risk tolerance thresholds, KRIs, early-warning signals and escalation triggers.
• Coordinate risk monitoring, mitigation tracking, analytics and decision-focused reporting, including overdue actions and sustained effectiveness.
• Prepare risk analysis and reporting for the Board, Audit Committee and executives, including principal and material risks and emerging risk trends.
• Coordinate Provision 29 activities and the risk section of the Annual Report & Accounts, ensuring evidence-based inputs and strategic alignment.
• Continue implementation and effective use of the Optro GRC risk module, dashboards, integrations and supporting data quality.
• Maintain the global risk champions network and provide practical guidance, training, playbooks and toolkits.
• Coordinate horizon scanning, scenario analysis, stress testing and inputs to resilience and viability assessments.
• Support integration of risk management into planning, investment cases, performance reviews, Integrated Business Planning and major change initiatives.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant experience in risk management, internal control or assurance, including practical enterprise risk management experience in a complex organisation.
• Practical knowledge of ERM frameworks such as COSO ERM, risk appetite, risk tolerance, KRIs and risk monitoring.
• Experience supporting scenario analysis, stress testing, resilience or viability assessments and monitoring mitigation outcomes.
• Understanding of UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29 and Annual Report & Accounts risk disclosures.
• Experience using risk data, analytics dashboards and GRC technology; Optro (AuditBoard) experience is desirable.
• Experience working with transformation, technology or cross-functional programmes in a global or highly matrixed organisation.
• Relevant professional certification or progress towards one, such as IRM, FRM, CRISC, CERA, CFA or CIA, is desirable.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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