Risk Business Partner - Security and Operational Resilience

AXA UK; Bristol, Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Risk Business Partner to support operational resilience and risk management activities. The successful candidate will provide advice on risk mitigation strategies, monitor operational risks, and develop strong relationships to enhance awareness of potential risks. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a flexible hybrid work arrangement. If you have experience in risk functions and strong stakeholder management skills, apply now to join the team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working in a risk function.
• Expertise in security and operational resilience.
• Ability to work pragmatically at pace.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on risk mitigation to teams.
• Complete operational risk monitoring to high standards.
• Support delivery of risk profile with the Head of Risk.

Skills

Risk management expertise

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Report writing

Knowledge of NIST and ISO270001

Job description

Description

We have a new opportunity for a Risk Business Partner to join us.

Reporting into the Head of Risk Partnership, you’ll support the completion of operations risk and control monitoring across our security and operational resilience functions ensuring that business activities are conducted in accordance with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework. You’ll identify, assess and monitor potential risk exposures and support our security and operational resilience teams in minimising operational risk events and losses through the maintenance of an appropriate control environment.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing advice and challenge to security and operational resilience teams on risk mitigation, control coverage and effectiveness
• Completing operational risk monitoring and reporting to a high standard and in compliance with internal guidance and procedures
• Supporting the security and operational resilience teams with risk remediation action plan definition and oversight
• Risk incident reporting and thematic analysis and oversight
• Supporting the Head of Risk in the delivery and continued development of the risk profile
• Developing strong working relationships with risk champions, raising awareness for potential operational risk issues

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience working in a risk function
• Thorough knowledge of overall risks faced by financial services with a particular emphasis on security and operational resilience
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Pragmatic outlook with the ability to work at pace with strong delivery focus
• Excellent report writing, organisation, analytical and influencing skills
• General knowledge of industry frameworks, e.g. NIST, ISO270001, is desirable

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.