Risk Manager

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

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Risk Manager to take ownership of compliance and risk management. You will develop frameworks, lead due diligence processes, and provide expert leadership to the Audit Committee. The position offers hybrid working and requires experience in risk compliance, stakeholder engagement, and building relationships with external specialists. This role is essential for ensuring the charity operates effectively in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Track record of developing and embedding risk and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with external advisers and financial institutions.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders with credibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust risk management framework.
• Lead due diligence processes for funding in high-risk areas.
• Build relationships with external specialists to mitigate risks.
• Present to the Audit Committee on risk management and compliance.

Skills

Developing risk management frameworks

Engagement with senior stakeholders

Due diligence processes

Building relationships with banks

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.