Risk Manager – 28660

The Emerald Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Risk Management professional to oversee the first line of defence in risk management. You will partner with business units to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across various categories. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience in the industry, particularly in insurance. This permanent position is remote.

Qualifications

• Achieved or working towards a relevant risk-related qualification from an appropriate accredited body.
• Experience and knowledge of working in financial services, preferably in an insurance company.

Responsibilities

• Partner with first-line business units for effective risk management.
• Provide oversight on risk management processes and controls.
• Support enhancement of risk management framework.

Skills

Risk identification

Risk assessment

Risk mitigation

Risk monitoring

Education

Relevant risk-related qualification

Job description

To support and oversee the first line of defence in identifying, assessing, and managing risks across operational, financial, conduct, and insurance risk categories.

• Location: Remote
• Category: Risk
• Type: Permanent

To support and oversee the first line of defence in identifying, assessing, and managing risks across operational, financial, conduct, and insurance risk categories.

Key Duties

• Partner with first-line business units to support effective risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring activities.
• Provide oversight and challenge on first-line risk management processes, controls, and decision-making across operational, financial, conduct, and insurance risk areas.
• Support the enhancement and execution of the company’s risk management framework, ensuring it is effectively applied in day-to-day operations.
• Lead risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), develop risk assessments, and conduct risk appetite monitoring with first-line stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Achieved or working towards a relevant risk-related qualification from an appropriate accredited body
• Experience and knowledge of working in financial services, preferably in an insurance company