Risk Manager

Robertson Bell; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity recruitment partner is seeking a Risk Manager to develop and implement risk management frameworks. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape compliance strategies and work with senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will lead initiatives that ensure the charity operates effectively in complex environments, while enjoying hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and embedding risk and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with external advisers, consultants, and financial institutions.
• Strong ability to engage with senior stakeholders, including Audit Committee members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a robust risk management framework.
• Conduct due diligence processes related to funding.
• Build relationships with banks and external specialists.
• Present risk management findings to the Audit Committee.
• Oversee specialist consultants to strengthen controls.

Skills

Developing risk frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Due diligence processes

Compliance knowledge

Relationship building

Job description

Robertson Bell are working with a Charity to recruit a permanent Risk Manager. This is a newly created role, offering a rare opportunity to take ownership of both compliance and risk across the organisation, rebuild frameworks, and provide expert leadership at audit committee level.

As the Risk Manager, you will lead on developing a robust framework that protects the charity against complex risks. Including:

• Designing and embedding a refreshed risk management framework across the organisation.
• Leading due diligence processes for funding in high-risk areas, ensuring all activity complies with counter-terrorism legislation and money laundering requirements.
• Building relationships with banks and external specialists to navigate challenging environments and mitigate funding risks.
• Presenting to the Audit Committee, providing assurance and clarity on risk management, compliance, and next steps.
• Identifying and overseeing specialist consultants and third parties to strengthen controls and build capacity within the function.

The role offers hybrid working and joins a passionate and devoted team.

This opportunity would suit a risk or compliance professional with experience of:

• A track record of developing and embedding risk and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with external advisers, consultants, and financial institutions to resolve complex issues.
• The ability to engage with senior stakeholders, including Audit Committee members and Trustees, with credibility and confidence.

You will have the mandate and backing to build a new function, shape strategy, and ensure the charity operates safely and effectively in some of the most complex environments worldwide.