Head of Risk

Invitise; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector consulting firm is seeking a Head of Risk based in the UK to lead the development of a comprehensive risk management framework. The role offers hybrid working, requiring presence in the office several days a week. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial and investment risk and a strong ability to oversee risk management governance and performance across various investment activities. The role pays up to £950 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial and investment risk management, preferably in infrastructure finance or investment banking.
• Proven skills in designing and implementing enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Ability to define and maintain risk appetite statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide risk management framework.
• Ensure robust governance across all investment activities.
• Oversee risk-adjusted performance across various asset classes.

Skills

Financial and investment risk management

Enterprise-wide risk management frameworks

Leadership in risk identification and monitoring

Job description

Were looking for a Head of Risk for our public sector client based in Aberdeen or Edinburgh on an initial contract paying up to £950 per day Inside IR35.

This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to attend the office in Aberdeen or Edinburgh several days per week.

You will need to hold extensive experience in financial and investment risk management, ideally gained within infrastructure finance, investment banking, or public investment institutions.

The successful Head of Risk will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide risk management framework, building capability from the ground up, and ensuring robust governance across all investment activities.

The successful Head of Risk will possess proven skills working with the following

• Designing and implementing enterprise-wide risk management frameworks
• Defining and maintaining risk appetite statements
• Leading identification and monitoring of credit, market, liquidity, and counterparty risks

Overseeing risk-adjusted performance across equity, infrastructure, guarantees, loans, and g...