Head of Risk – Specialty and Lloyd’s

Aviva; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Risk for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves providing strategic insight into the risk profile of the Global Corporate & Specialty business and leading a team. Candidates should have expertise in risk management and a strong understanding of industry regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for those with strong leadership skills looking to contribute to a dynamic Risk team supporting the UK General Insurance market.

Qualifications

• Expertise in risk management, regulation, and compliance.
• Strong commercial insight and industry knowledge.
• Proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a risk business partner for the GCS business.
• Provide strategic insight into the GCS risk profile.
• Lead a team of four direct reports.

Job description

Overview

Head of Risk - Specialty and Lloyd's - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role that combines your expertise in risk management, regulation and compliance with your commercial insight, industry knowledge, strategic vision and leadership skills? If so, this may be the role for you!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Risk - Specialty and Lloyd's to join our Commercial Lines business to cover a parental leave. This is a great job for someone who wants to join a dynamic and commercially-focused Risk team that supports Aviva's UK General Insurance (GI) London and Lloyd's market.

A bit about the job :

You will act as a risk business partner for the GCS (Global Corporate & Specialty) business, including company and syndicate platforms, representing the "shop window" of the Risk function and bringing in the relevant experts at the right time. You will provide strategic insight and a consolidated view of the GCS risk profile, through the coordination of second line activity whilst also offering a deep understanding of current and emerging risks. You will also be responsible for integration activity including alignment of the Risk Management Framework across company and syndicate platforms.

Leading a team of four direct reports, you will also be responsible for delivering governance and reporting requirements for the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of the Lloyd's Managing Agency.