Group Risk Manager – 28635

The Emerald Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Group Risk Manager to enhance their Group Risk Team. This pivotal role involves supporting the implementation of a comprehensive Risk Framework, ensuring transparency and consistency in risk reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in risk management, particularly within financial services or insurance. Your expertise will guide the development of risk statements and tolerance levels, while fostering strong relationships with senior management and stakeholders. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong record of academic or business achievement, particularly in risk management.
• Proven experience in enterprise risk management within the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and embedding of the risk management framework across the Group.
• Lead analysis of current mitigation strategies for key and emerging risks.

Skills

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

University Degree

IRM Certification

Job description

The Company is seeking a Group Risk Manager to join their Group Risk Team. The role involves supporting the implementation of the Risk Framework across the Group, promoting transparency and consistency in risk reporting.

Location:

London

Category:

Risk

Type:

Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

1. Support the development and embedding of the risk management framework across the Group, including risk statements and tolerance levels.
2. Facilitate and lead risk and control assessments across the Group, engaging appropriately with senior management.
3. Lead analysis of current mitigation strategies for key and emerging risks, ensuring adherence to risk appetite statements and tolerance levels.
4. Lead and contribute to reviews of the risk management framework, leveraging expertise in practical risk management within financial services, insurance intermediaries, or insurance carriers.
5. Possess a strong record of academic or business achievement, such as a university degree, with relevant risk management training (e.g., IRM certification in financial services risk management).
6. Have proven experience in enterprise risk management within the insurance industry (preferred) or financial services sector, with in-depth knowledge of enterprise risk and control frameworks and their practical implementation in growth businesses.
7. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with other risk managers and key stakeholders, providing valuable second-line risk input and challenge, with a high degree of professionalism.