ERM Implementation Lead — Risk Governance & BAU

AXA UK; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Implementation Lead to translate our ERM framework into an entity-specific model. This role leads the design, implementation and embedding of risk governance, processes, and controls aligned with our risk profile and regulatory obligations.

The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to drive ERM in a complex financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise or operational risk management and control within complex financial services.
• Pensions or life insurance experience is preferred.
• Proven track record of designing, implementing or enhancing ERM frameworks and operating models.
• Hands-on experience with risk taxonomy, RCSA, risk appetite, tolerances, KRIs, controls, incidents and risk reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tailoring and implementation of an ERM framework, including governance, processes and operating model.
• Design and embed risk governance structures, roles, responsibilities and escalation routes in line with best practice.
• Develop and maintain risk taxonomy, risk library and assessment tools such as RCSA, ensuring coverage of current and emerging risks.
• Coordinate development of risk appetite statements, tolerances, KRIs and management information for effective risk monitoring.
• Own the design and implementation of controls, incident management, and remediation processes, including configuring risk management systems.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Operational Resilience and Third-Party Risk teams to integrate regulatory and operational risks.
• Produce insightful, forward-looking risk reports for senior management to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Support the transition from project delivery to sustainable BAU risk management practices, including capability development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Risk governance

RCSA

KRIs

Stakeholder engagement

BAU transition

Incident management

Root-cause analysis

Documentation & governance papers

IRM qualification

Education

IRM qualification or related

Job description

AXA UK is seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Implementation Lead to translate our ERM framework into an entity-specific model. This role leads the design, implementation and embedding of risk governance, processes, and controls aligned with our risk profile and regulatory obligations.

The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working, requiring strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to drive ERM in a complex financial services environment.