Head of Risk

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a strategic Head of Risk to safeguard assets and lead risk governance across a regulated financial services business in London. You will build a risk-aware culture, guide emerging risk response, and shape the enterprise risk framework. Strong leadership and data-driven decision-making are essential.

The role oversees insurance programmes, E&O considerations, and high-stakes reporting to senior management and the Board, with a focus on long-term resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading risk management in a regulated financial services business.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulations and insurance principles.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Proven track record in risk reporting and governance with data-driven insight.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard company assets and reputation by identifying and mitigating risks across the business.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk reporting and triage emerging issues for leadership.
• Lead and develop the risk management team and ensure a risk-aware culture.
• Oversee UK corporate insurance programmes and negotiate with insurers for favourable terms.
• Prepare and present risk reports to department heads, senior management, and the Board.

Skills

Risk management frameworks

UK regulations

Leadership experience

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

FCA Certified Manager

Job description

• Safeguard company assets and reputation by identifying and mitigating risks across the business
• Foster a risk-aware culture and provide expertise on emerging risks
• Propose and implement a tailored risk strategy
• Identify and prioritise operational, financial, regulatory, strategic, and emerging risks
• Prepare and present risk reports to department heads, senior management, and the Board
• Lead and develop the risk management team
• Lead enterprise-wide risk reporting, triaging emerging issues and escalating them to leadership
• Lead placement and management of UK corporate insurance programmes
• Negotiate with insurers to secure favourable terms
• Oversee the end-to-end claims process, focusing on Errors & Omissions (E&O)
• Continuously improve and evolve the risk management framework in line with long-term objectives

Requirements

• Expertise in risk management frameworks and methodologies
• Deep understanding of industry best practices
• Strong understanding of the business model and operations of a regulated financial services business, preferably in the insurance market
• Deep knowledge of UK regulations and insurance principles
• Eligible to hold an FCA Certified Manager role
• Significant leadership experience motivating teams and implementing effective risk strategies from the ground up
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders
• Highly analytical and technically literate, with ability to use data and software to identify emerging trends
• Resilience, ethical judgment, calmness under pressure, and objectivity
• Role may be subject to FCA regulations, including enhanced checks and referencing

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in risk management frameworks and methodologies, with a strong understanding of UK regulations and insurance principles. Proven ability to lead risk management teams, negotiate with insurers, and present risk reports to senior stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Risk Management Frameworks
• UK Regulations
• Insurance Principles
• Leadership Experience
• Data Analysis

Hard Skills

• Risk Identification
• Risk Mitigation
• Operational Risk Management
• Financial Risk Management
• Regulatory Risk Management
• Strategic Risk Management
• Emerging Risk Analysis
• Claims Management
• Insurance Negotiation
• Risk Reporting

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Influencing Stakeholders
• Analytical Thinking
• Resilience
• Ethical Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

• FCA Certified Manager

Industry Keywords

• Financial Services
• Insurance Market
• Risk-Aware Culture
• Errors & Omissions (E&O)
• Corporate Insurance Programmes