Risk Analyst

Bolton Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Associates is seeking a Risk Analyst to join a London-based Risk Management team. The role involves supporting the ongoing development and effectiveness of the Risk Management Framework, with exposure to senior management and Board-level reporting.

The successful candidate will assist with quarterly risk assessments, ORSA documentation, root-cause analysis, thematic reviews, and horizon scanning, while engaging stakeholders across the business to embed strong risk practices.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in insurance risk management (London Market/Lloyd's).
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, risk appetite, KRIs, controls and ORSA.
• Experience preparing reports for senior management or Board Committees.

Responsibilities

• Support quarterly risk and control assessments.
• Prepare risk reports and ORSA documentation.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and thematic reviews.
• Contribute to stress and scenario testing.
• Support emerging risk reviews and horizon scanning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide second-line risk support and embed best practices.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Decision Focus

Job description

An established international insurance group is looking to recruit a Risk Analyst to join its London-based Risk Management team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading specialty insurance business, supporting the ongoing development and effectiveness of its Risk Management Framework, with exposure to senior management and Board-level reporting.

The role will involve supporting quarterly risk and control assessments, preparing risk reports and ORSA documentation, undertaking root-cause analysis and thematic reviews, contributing to stress and scenario testing, and supporting emerging risk reviews and horizon scanning. You will also work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing second-line risk support and helping to embed effective risk management practices.

The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience in insurance risk management, ideally within the London Market or Lloyd's, alongside a good understanding of risk frameworks, risk appetite, KRIs, controls and ORSA. Experience preparing reports for senior management or Board Committees is essential, as are strong analytical, communication and organisational skills. Exposure to scenario testing and risk management systems such as Decision Focus would be advantageous.