Enterprise Risk Manager in Cardiff

Energy Jobline ZR; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services consultancy is seeking an Enterprise Risk Manager to strengthen its risk management practices within the financial services sector. This hybrid role requires strong experience in risk management, particularly in retail banking, and excellent analytical skills. The successful candidate will manage risk processes and contribute to ongoing improvements, ensuring alignment with the Bank's strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise risk management within financial services.
• Retail Banking experience is required.
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills.
• Excellent organisational and written communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of core enterprise risk processes.
• Act as a trusted Subject Matter Expert in enterprise risk management.
• Produce and enhance risk MI and reporting.
• Manage the Bank Risk Policy repository and lead annual reviews.
• Support the SMF attestation process for the Group Chief Risk Officer.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

GRC systems

Job description

Enterprise Risk Manager

Hybrid Working - 2 days a week on site

£400pd Inside IR35

London

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector. We power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions.

We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.

The Enterprise Risk Manager plays a pivotal role in strengthening the organization’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and advancing the maturity of risk management practices across the Bank. This role focuses on embedding effective risk management processes, ensuring consistent application of governance standards, and supporting the Bank’s strategic risk objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of core enterprise risk processes, including risk policy management, risk appetite, and risk taxonomy.
• Acting as a trusted Subject Matter Expert (SME) in enterprise risk management – providing guidance, challenge, and assurance on the effective application of the ERMF.
• Contributing to the design and delivery of the Bank’s risk data and management information (MI) strategy, ensuring accurate, insightful, and timely reporting.
• Setting and maintaining clear standards for aggregating and escalating risk matters to senior governance forums, including the ERC, BRC, and Board.
• Producing, analyzing, and continuously improving risk MI and reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Researching and applying industry best practices to enhance the ERMF and strengthen the Bank’s overall risk maturity.
• Managing the Bank Risk Policy repository, leading the annual review cycle, and coordinating related communications.
• Owning the quarterly Risk Culture Dashboard, ensuring consistent and insightful reporting.
• Acting as Secretary to the Top Risk Working Group, ensuring the Bank’s principal risks are effectively captured and communicated.
• Tracking and reporting on policy exceptions and risk acceptance requests, ensuring robust documentation and oversight.
• Supporting the SMF attestation process for the Group Chief Risk Officer (CRO).

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in enterprise risk management within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Retail Banking Experience is required.
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills, with the ability to interpret and work with large datasets.
• Sound understanding of corporate governance principles and risk frameworks.
• Familiarity with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) systems.
• Excellent organisational, decision-making, and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with a proactive and methodical approach to problem‑solving.
• Prior experience leading enterprise‑wide risk initiatives or framework enhancements.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Interested?

At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds.

If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential.

“emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, marital status, reassignment, and maternity, or ”

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