Risk Analyst

NFU Mutual; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Risk Analyst to join their Operational Risk and Resilience team. You will analyze risk data, build relationships, and support risk management strategies. The role is hybrid, with 80% homeworking, and requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates should ideally have risk management training or relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Salary - £34,000 to £44,000 per annum

Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)

Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Health and wellbeing plan

Employee discounts on insurance policies

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in risk management.
• Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to present insights clearly and engage others.

Responsibilities

• Collate, analyse and report risk data.
• Build stakeholder relationships to promote risk awareness.
• Identify and report non-compliance with the Risk Management Framework.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Power BI

Communication

Relationship-building

Analytical mindset

Education

Risk management training course

Qualification in Insurance or Risk

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collate, analyse and report risk data to inform activity and oversight in relation to our risk and internal control environment.
• Build stakeholder relationships to promote a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.
• Hybrid role with 80% homeworking and 20% based in Stratford-upon-Avon

About the role

Are you curious about how businesses manage risk and stay resilient in a fast-changing world? Are you driven by turning complex data into clear and confident recommendations to inform decision making?

Our Risk Division is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Risk Analyst to join our Operational Risk and Resilience team focusing on enterprise risk management.

The key purpose of this role is in helping NFU Mutual manage risks effectively and keep governance strong across the Group. You’ll be supporting and delivering our risk management strategies by gathering and analysing data, turning it into clear insights that guide smart decision-making and ensure we stay compliant with regulations. Building strong relationships with colleagues is a big part of the job, as you’ll be advising on risk approaches and sharing ideas for improvement in line with best practice. You’ll also help make complex regulatory requirements easier to understand across the business, encouraging a culture of awareness, confidence, and continuous improvement when it comes to risk.

Additional duties:

• Identify and report non-compliance with the agreed Risk Management Framework, helping the business close gaps and strengthen risk practices.
• Support engaging communications and training to boost risk awareness, skills, and confidence.
• Help prepare reports, disclosures, and governance materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide input into the risk management system user forum and support continued development of the system as a central tool for recording and reporting all risk related data.
• Get involved in short-term projects and ad-hoc activities, delivering to agreed outcomes.

This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to make a real impact, grow your skills, and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of risk management.

About you

We’re looking for someone with a solid foundation in risk management and the skills to make a real impact across the business. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and PowerPoint), with desirable experience in Power BI, although training will be provided. Just as important are your communication and relationship-building skills, as you’ll be working closely with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. You may also have completed a recognised risk management training course, such as the Institute of Risk Management\'s Fundamentals of Risk Management or have, or working towards, a qualification in Insurance or Risk.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• An analytical mindset, with the ability to present insights clearly and engage others with confidence.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We\'re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary - £34,000 to £44,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
• Salary sacrifice employee car scheme - subject to eligibility

Working at NFU Mutual

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us.

We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction but also named us as the first UK-based company to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for ten years in a row. We are also the only Insurer to feature in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of ‘Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK’, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.