Risk Manager - Enterprise Risk Management

MS Amlin Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading (re)insurer in London is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to support the delivery of their Enterprise Risk Management framework. The role involves leading a high-performance team, building relationships with key stakeholders, and providing expert guidance on risk management activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in risk management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-related discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management and analysis.
• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Competence in managing own time and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performance culture within the team.
• Build relationships with stakeholders in various business areas.
• Provide independent review and challenge of governance and controls.
• Maintain the Risk Management Framework.
• Support various risk management activities and provide insight.

Skills

Strong risk management experience

Strong execution skills

Strong people management

Strong organisational skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Role: Risk Manager - Enterprise Risk Management

Location: London

Position type: Full time, permanent

We're looking for an experienced risk management professional to join our Risk function to support the delivery of our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and risk oversight. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to embed risk awareness and support a range of risk management activities, including deep dives, emerging risk, ORSA, risk appetite, and control effectiveness.

If you're collaborative, analytical and proactive we'd love to hear from you.

About The Job

While there is rarely a typical day, here's a snapshot of some of the key parts of the job:

• Leading a high-performance culture within your immediate team and the wider Risk & Compliance function.
• Building relationships with stakeholders in Underwriting, Operations, Finance, and other areas of the business to understand their priorities and risk issues.
• Providing independent review and challenge of strategy, processes, governance, and controls.
• Maintaining the Risk Management Framework to ensure it provides MS AUL with an appropriate structure to identify, assess and report on its risks.
• Providing input into the ORSA to promote its use as a value-add report that supports and informs risk-based decision making.
• Supporting deep dives and risk opinions across a range of risk areas across the business.
• Support effective, value-add delivery of our integrated assurance plan- helping agree review scopes and lead stakeholder management through to completion of final reports, including appropriate framing of findings and business engagement on follow-up assurance actions.
• Representing Compliance throughout projects and initiatives across a range of risk areas across the business. This may include effective participation on Working Groups and SteerCos through review and challenge, both in-flight and set piece.
• Working with Compliance to co-ordinate the effective and efficient delivery of our Lloyd's PBO attestation - helping stakeholders across the business to appropriately evidence how MS Amlin meets Lloyd's expectations.
• Supporting various risk management activities, including risk identification, monitoring and reporting, and supporting the business in putting in place an effective control environment.
• Supporting the review and maintenance of risk appetite and tolerance frameworks.
• Presenting results of analyses and reports to Senior Management.
• Championing a culture of risk awareness and serving as an example for other members of the Risk function.
• Supporting delivery of Risk & Compliance's Knowledge Management pillar - helping to raise awareness of risk management topics across the organisation and within the immediate team.
• Overseeing the learning and development of your direct reports, as well as effective performance management of staff.
• Lead on any 2nd line functional objectives and provide support on away days, team meetings and any inter-departmental projects.

You're going to enjoy this job if you also:

• Have an eye for detail but can also see the bigger picture taking pride in the quality of your work
• Enjoy collaboration and building lasting relationships with stakeholders.
• Can explain risk management concepts in simple terms that people can understand
• Have the courage to challenge stakeholders across the business
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple initiatives in flight concurrently
• Adapt well to changing priorities
• Have great ideas and have a clear vision on how to execute them
• Like working with a talented team of people.
• Love constantly learning and developing yourself.

What you'll need:

For this particular role there are some important qualifications and experience we need you to be able to demonstrate through your experience and achievements. These include:

• Strong risk management experience
• Strong execution skills and an ability to remain resilient under pressure and change
• Strong people management including coaching and performance management
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to shape MI, providing insight in executive and board committee quarterly reporting
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate in writing and verbally
• Gravitas and the ability to hold your own in meetings with senior stakeholders
• Strong self management capability - can effectively manage own time and actively prioritise
• Ability to exercise strong judgement - including when/how to leverage resources around you, when/how to escalate versus resolve matters directly

It would be advantageous if you also have experience in any of these:

• Strong knowledge of the Lloyd's Market
• Project Risk Management
• Stress and Scenario Testing
• ESG Risk Management
• Auditing/assurance reviews

What you can expect from us:

As well as a competitive base salary and performance related discretionary bonus, here is a link to our employee benefits -

Benefits of working at MS Amlin | MS Amlin

About MS Amlin

MS Amlin is a leading (re)insurer and part of the global MS&AD Group, with operations across Lloyd's of London, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. With over 120 years of experience, we support businesses facing complex and demanding risks, providing continuity in an uncertain world. Our expertise covers Property, Casualty, Marine, Crisis Management, Natural Resources and Reinsurance, backed by strong underwriting capabilities and deep sector knowledge. At the core of our claims service is TRUST - Transparency, Responsiveness, Understanding, Solution-driven thinking, and Technical expertise. This defines how we manage claims and build lasting relationships.

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