Risk Business Partner

The Portfolio Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management consulting firm in Manchester seeks an experienced Risk Business Partner to shape and strengthen risk management capabilities. This strategic role involves advising senior leadership, embedding effective practices into daily decision-making, and producing high-quality risk reports. Candidates should have a strong background in risk management, preferably in insurance or financial services, and the ability to manage complex risk issues while promoting a culture of risk awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, ideally within insurance or financial services.
• Proven background of advising senior stakeholders.
• Experience embedding risk frameworks within complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and improvement of risk management framework.
• Advise senior leaders and operational teams on risk.
• Identify emerging risks and ensure effective mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with FCA and PRA requirements.
• Produce high-quality risk reports.
• Define and embed risk appetite across the organisation.
• Promote risk awareness through training and guidance.
• Support incident management and actions from lessons learned.
• Provide risk oversight for major projects.
• Coordinate assurance approach with Internal Audit and Compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to handle complex risk issues

Organisational skills

Collaborative and proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Job description

Risk Business Partner

5 days on site
Based in Manchester City Centre
Paying £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

We are looking for an experienced Risk Business Partner to take a lead role in shaping and strengthening our client's risk management capability during an exciting period of growth.

Trusted by SMEs for more than two decades, they have built a reputation for delivering dependable commercial liability and legal expenses insurance.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will act as the technical lead for Risk within the Risk & Compliance team. This is a highly visible role, partnering with senior leadership and risk owners across the business to develop a robust, forward‑looking approach to risk management.

A key focus will be building a strong risk‑aware culture and embedding effective risk practices into day‑to‑day decision‑making. You'll bring insight, challenge and clarity to help ensure the business continues to scale responsibly and sustainably.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the design, delivery and continuous improvement of the risk management framework
• Working together with senior leaders and operational teams to provide expert risk advice and support
• Identifying emerging risks and ensuring mitigation plans are realistic and effective
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with FCA and PRA requirements and advising on regulatory developments
• Producing high‑quality risk reports
• Helping to define and embed risk appetite across the organisation
• Promoting risk awareness through training, guidance and practical support
• Supporting incident management and ensuring lessons learned are captured and actioned
• Providing risk oversight for major projects, transformation initiatives and new products
• Collaborating closely with Internal Audit and Compliance to support a coordinated assurance approach

What We're Looking For

• Experience in risk management, ideally within insurance or wider financial services
• Proven background of advising senior stakeholders and influencing risk‑based decisions
• Experience embedding risk frameworks within complex or growing organisations
• A strategic thinker who's willing to roll up their sleeves

Skills & Attributes

• Analytical, commercially focused and confident in handling complex risk issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to translate risk theory into practical guidance and solutions
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative, proactive and comfortable in a fast‑moving environment
>High attention to detail

Why Join

This is a rare opportunity to step into a business during a period of real momentum, where risk has a highly respected voice and plays a central role in strategic planning. You'll have autonomy, visibility and the chance to make a tangible, lasting impact on the organisation's growth and maturity.