Risk Business Partner - Investments

Lutine Bell; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established, not-for-profit financial services organisation seeks a Risk Business Partner – Investments to support their strategic growth. This role will involve advising on risk implications, building dashboards for monitoring, and ensuring compliance, in a supportive and flexible environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

Healthcare, critical illness, and income protection cover

Generous parental and adoption leave

Subsidised on-site restaurant and gym

Learning & development support including study sponsorship

Season ticket loans

Ride-to-Work scheme

Volunteering days

Vibrant social culture with regular employee events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a first- or second-line risk role.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and challenge.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to work in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an independent risk advisor to the Investments Team.
• Support delivery of the organisation’s risk framework.
• Build and maintain tools and dashboards to monitor key risk indicators.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

GRC tools

Job description

We’re working on behalf of a well-established, not-for-profit financial services organisation with a strong purpose: to make saving for the future simple, fair, and accessible for all. As a people-first employer with a flexible, inclusive culture, they’ve built a reputation for exceptional service and ethical practice — and are now entering an exciting period of strategic growth.

We’re working on behalf of a well-established financial services organisation who are looking to appoint a Risk Business Partner – Investments to join their Group Risk Advisory function. This is a key second-line role supporting the Investments Team — helping them make informed, risk-aware decisions that balance ambition with compliance and long-term sustainability.

The Risk Business Partner will act as an independent advisor to the Investments Team, embedding strong risk management practices into day-to-day operations and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring both technical risk expertise and the interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Advisory

• Serve as an independent risk advisor to the Investments Team, providing challenge and insight
• Support delivery of the organisation’s risk framework (e.g., asset allocation, modelling)
• Join regular meetings with portfolio managers and analysts to advise on risk implications of strategy

Risk Identification & Assessment

• Work closely with investment professionals to identify and assess investment risks
• Evaluate external factors such as economic or geopolitical developments

Monitoring & Reporting

• Build and maintain tools and dashboards to monitor key risk indicators
• Produce regular risk reports for leadership and investment teams
• Ensure compliance with agreed risk limits and business objectives

Mitigation & Controls

• Recommend mitigation strategies and help implement control measures
• Adjust the risk profile as needed to remain within tolerance thresholds

Governance & Compliance

• Act as a liaison between investment and risk functions
• Support audit preparation and regulatory compliance efforts

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a first- or second-line risk role (investment risk experience desirable)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work in a matrixed environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and risk systems (GRC tools)
• A collaborative approach and a passion for making a positive difference

What’s on Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation offering genuine flexibility and an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Up to 14% employer pension contribution
• Real living wage employer
• Healthcare, critical illness, and income protection cover
• Generous parental and adoption leave
• Subsidised on-site restaurant and gym
• Learning & development support including study sponsorship
• Season ticket loans, Ride-to-Work scheme, and volunteering days
• A vibrant social culture with regular employee events