Head of Enterprise Risk Management

Howden Group Holdings; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is seeking a Head of Enterprise Risk Management to shape and lead their risk management function. This permanent, full-time role based in Central London involves developing strategies to manage technology-related risks and collaborating with global leaders. The successful candidate should have substantial experience in risk management, particularly in the insurance sector, alongside strong analytical and leadership skills. A hybrid work pattern is expected, with onsite presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in risk management, ideally in the insurance/financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of technology risk and its business implications.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide risk management strategies.
• Identify, assess, and manage technology-related risks.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk reporting frameworks.
• Monitor and adjust the organisation's risk appetite.
• Establish robust methodologies for measuring technology risks.
• Oversee issue reporting and resolution processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for a unified risk management approach.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and regulatory developments.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team.
• Lead and develop a high-performing risk management team.

Skills

Risk management

Technology risk

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

What is the role?

Howden is undergoing exceptional growth and is looking for a dynamic and driven professional to join our newly established Group Technology Risk team as the Head of Enterprise Risk Management. This permanent role, based in the City of London, offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead the Enterprise Risk Management function within a global organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing robust risk management strategies and reporting frameworks across the Technology Risk function. This includes ensuring that all technology-related risks are effectively identified, assessed, and mitigated, while delivering clear and comprehensive risk insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

This is a senior-level position that requires close collaboration with regional and global teams, including C-suite executives. Success in this role will be defined by the ability to embed mature risk and control practices across the organisation, elevate risk standards, and deliver a consolidated, group-wide view of technology risk.

Please note that this is a full-time, permanent role based in our Central London office. Following a hybrid work pattern, you are expected to be onsite 3 days per week on average.

What will you be doing?

• Design and implement enterprise-wide risk management strategies, policies, and performance metrics aligned with Howden’s strategic objectives.
• Work with the relevant teams and individuals to identify, assess, and manage technology-related risks, including cybersecurity, compliance, and operational risks, across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk reporting frameworks, delivering timely insights and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor and adjust the organisation’s risk appetite to ensure alignment with strategic goals and regulatory expectations.
• Establish robust methodologies for measuring and analysing technology risks, including residual risk evaluations and control effectiveness.
• Oversee issue reporting and resolution processes to ensure timely mitigation of risk-related concerns.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a unified and proactive approach to risk management.
• Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory developments to continuously enhance the risk management framework.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, contributing to high-level decision-making and regular reporting to the board of directors.
• Lead and develop a high-performing risk management team, with a focus on mentoring, training, and succession planning.

What are we looking for?

• Significant experience in risk management, ideally within the insurance or financial services sector.
• A strong understanding of technology risk and its implications for business operations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new.
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent