Risk Consultant – Reporting and Framework

St. James’s Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk Consultant to join their Group Risk Management team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will focus on delivering risk reports, developing risk frameworks, and supporting strategic risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management within financial services, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in technology solutions like PowerApps and PowerBi. This innovative firm values flexibility and offers a hybrid working environment, making it a perfect opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact while balancing their work-life commitments.

Benefits

Non-Contributory Pension – 10%

Parental leave – 6 months full pay

28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management processes and controls is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel for data manipulation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective risk reporting for Executive forums and legal entity boards.
• Develop and maintain risk appetite statements and management frameworks.

Skills

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

PowerApps

PowerBi

Excel

Job description

Risk Consultant – Reporting and Framework

St. James's Place (SJP) works in partnership to plan, grow and protect our clients’ financial futures. We deliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trust us to manage their money to reach their goals. We provide this service via the Partnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financial wellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the value of difference and know that diverse teams can help us problem solve and innovate for clients.

We look for people to join SJP to make an impact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long-term relationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

Seeking someone with risk experience, preferably in the financial services, banking, or investment management sector, to work in our Group Risk Management team at SJP, covering a 12-month leave for a birthing parent.

You'll join the Risk Framework and Technology team and play a vital role in crafting and delivering risk reports for Executive forums and legal entity boards. This includes CRO reports, risk scorecards, and KRI reports.

The role will be the risk lead for developing & delivering risk framework and risk system training content for the wider Group Risk Management Team and ‘1st line’ employees.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering effective risk reporting for relevant Executive forums and legal entity boards including the CRO reports, risk scorecards and KRI reports.
• Developing and maintaining risk appetite statements at a Group and regulated entity level.
• Providing support on the risk management system to 1st and 2nd line users.
• Developing & maintaining the Risk Management Framework in line with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Supporting regular strategic and emerging risk assessments and developing summary reports for Group Risk Committee, Group Audit Committee, Executive Committees and various entity boards.
• Monitoring internal and external sources of information to inform the view of emerging risks.
• Developing & maintaining the Risk Management Framework.

Who we’re looking for:

• An excellent understanding of risk management processes and controls, and previous experience in a risk, audit or compliance-based role.
• Experience from within financial services/banking preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical subjects in a concise and clear manner to a wide audience.
• Proficiency in use and development of user-friendly technology solutions, in particular experience in PowerApps and PowerBi would be advantageous. And the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Excellent Excel skills, in order to be able to suitably manipulate data to produce and analyse MI.
• A high level of problem-solving skill is required, including analysing MI from across the business, identifying trends and key results.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence effectively.

What's in it for you?

• Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service up to 15%) with further pension matching.
• Parental leave – 6 months full pay.
• 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday.

Flexible Working
We know that everyone works best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please ask the question and start a conversation!

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail].

What's next?

Our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA, we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.