Head of Transformation and Change Risk (SME) and Business Partner

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Head of Transformation and Change Risk (SME) and Business Partner, London

Client: Legal and General

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d102ec1a6d68

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Transformation and Change Risk and Business Partner to provide Group Transformation and Change risk management expertise and act as a business partner to the Transformation Office, Group Change, and other Enterprise-wide Change functions. The role involves acting as the technical expert on Transformation and Change Risk within the Group-wide oversight team, ensuring alignment with requirements.

What you'll be doing:

• Establishing, implementing, and maintaining relevant Change Risk frameworks and policies.
• Providing or coordinating independent views and opinions to senior management on all change and transformation risk matters.
• Building strong relationships with other 2nd line teams including Group Risk, Risk Operations, Advisory, business partners, and assurance.
• Role modeling the requirements of the risk governance structure by escalating material risk profile changes to senior leadership in a timely manner.
• Keeping abreast of legal, regulatory, and policy changes; assessing impacts; and ensuring compliance and implementation.
• Ensuring the 1st line change and transformation teams understand and embed risk policies and controls.
• Promoting a positive risk culture across the Transformation and Change Office.
• Managing employee matters, ensuring adherence to policies, and maximizing business performance.

Qualifications

Who we're looking for:

• Experience in large, complex transformation/change projects within the financial sector, providing SME advice, oversight, and monitoring.
• Design and implementation of change risk frameworks and effective risk management practices.
• Knowledge of the financial services marketplace, products, services, and regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of control design, including IT and digital systems.
• Ability to manage change risk in line with risk appetite.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including at senior levels.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Problem-solving skills and clear communication of risks and issues.
• Good presentation, communication, and reporting skills.

Benefits

We offer:

• Participation in performance-related bonus plans and share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Life assurance, private medical insurance, and other benefits.
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy/sell holiday.
• Family leave, electric car scheme, discounts, and modern workspace environments.

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe in generating positive returns today while building a better future for all. Join us for a welcoming, inclusive culture with opportunities for growth, flexible working, and a focus on outcomes rather than attendance. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and support your career development. Don’t worry if you don’t meet every criterion—bring your strengths and potential to our purpose-driven team.