Financial Risk Manager – 27435

The Emerald Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial company in Buckinghamshire is seeking a qualified actuary to advise on financial risks. The role includes monitoring financial risk appetites and providing oversight on Matching Adjustment-related risks. Candidates must have experience in the Financial Services sector, understanding of UK regulations, and a strong background in risk management.

Qualifications

• Qualified Actuary required for the role.
• Experience in the Financial Services sector, preferably in Life industry or Pensions Fund/Investments.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial risks of the company.
• Provide review and challenge on project proposals.
• Develop and monitor financial risk appetites.

Skills

Qualified Actuary

Financial Services experience

Understanding of investments

Regulatory environment experience in the UK

Previous risk management experience

Job description

Play a leading role in advising on the financial risks of the company

• Location: Buckinghamshire
• Category: Risk
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Providing 2nd line review, challenge, and reporting on project, commercial, and strategic proposals including Bulk Purchase Annuity deals and acquisition activity
• Develop, review and monitor financial risk appetites, limits and scenarios, including the design of stress and scenarios included in ORSA processes
• Produce and develop of the Company's risk reporting, MI packs and other papers to Board and relevant Committees
• Provide oversight and review of Matching Adjustment-related risks
• Qualified Actuary
• Financial Services (Life industry or Pensions Fund/Investments) experience
• Experience of the regulatory environment in the UK
• Understanding and experience of investments within the life or pensions industry especially credit risk and illiquid assets
• Previous risk management experience (1st and/or 2nd line)