Head of Risk and Internal Controls

Arthur; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur, a global (re)insurance organisation, is seeking a senior risk leader to design and embed a Group-wide Internal Control Framework across an international platform, with a strong second-line focus.

You will lead the rollout, oversee RCSAs, incidents, KRIs and operational risk oversight, provide robust second-line challenge to senior stakeholders, and drive GRC system adoption and risk reporting, including stress testing and regulatory engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong operational risk / internal controls experience in (re)insurance
• Proven track record implementing control frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and rollout of the Group Internal Control Framework
• Oversee RCSAs, incidents, KRIs and operational risk oversight
• Provide robust second-line challenge to senior stakeholders
• Drive GRC system adoption and risk reporting
• Support stress testing, emerging risks and regulatory engagement

Skills

Internal controls

Risk management

Stakeholder leadership

GRC systems

Regulatory engagement

Tools

GRC software

Job description

A global (re)insurance organisation is looking for a senior risk leader to design and embed a Group-wide Internal Control Framework across an international platform. This is a high-impact second-line leadership role partnering closely with executive stakeholders.

Key Focus

• Lead the design and rollout of the Group Internal Control Framework
• Oversee RCSAs, incidents, KRIs and operational risk oversight
• Provide robust second-line challenge to senior stakeholders
• Drive GRC system adoption and risk reporting
• Support stress testing, emerging risks and regulatory engagement

Ideal Background

• Strong operational risk / internal controls experience in (re)insurance
• Proven track record implementing control frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability