Senior Manager - Business Risk

Shawbrook Bank; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawbrook Bank is seeking a Senior Manager - Business Risk to spearhead its risk management strategies. The role involves leading risk assessments, collaborating with senior leadership, and managing a team while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess extensive knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

Market leading family friendly policies

Access to mindfulness & meditation app

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Minimum of 27 days holiday per year

Flexi-holiday scheme

Community support and charitable giving

Participation in annual discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools and risk management software.
• Exceptional communication skills to convey complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies.
• Lead risk assessment processes and manage a team of risk professionals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Skills

Risk assessment methodologies

Project management

Data analysis tools

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Manager - Business Risk to join our team. In this critical role, you will lead our business risk management efforts, developing and implementing strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across our organization.

Our Business Risk team is a 1LoD team covering Conduct & Operational Risk as well as Oversight across Shawbrook's Commercial Bank. The Commercial Bank offers mortgages and SME lending.

• Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive risk management strategies and policies
• Lead risk assessment processes, including identification, analysis, and evaluation of potential risks to the organization
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate risk management into strategic decision-making processes
• Manage a team of risk professionals, providing guidance and mentorship to enhance their skills and performance
• Design and implement risk monitoring systems and key risk indicators (KRIs) to track and report on risk exposure
• Conduct regular risk reviews and prepare detailed reports for executive management and the board of directors
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Facilitate risk awareness training programs for employees across the organization
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and external consultants
• Stay abreast of emerging risks and industry trends to proactively address potential threats to the organization

The Person

• Extensive knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully implementing risk management initiatives
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools and risk management software
• Outstanding leadership abilities with experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to diverse audiences
• In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and corporate governance principles
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Experience in strategic planning and the ability to align risk management with organizational objectives

The Opportunity

Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers.

The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our ‘best of both’ approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale. We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you’re our kind of person.

Work with us because you:

• Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world
• Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture
• Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen
• Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups
• Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too
• Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself

Reward

Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include:

• Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment
• Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app
• Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme & death in service

Your Lifestyle - It’s important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you’re enjoying your leisure time.

• Minimum of 27 days holiday per year
• Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme
• Discounts on gym membership nationwide
• Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands
• Community support and charitable giving

Your Contribution - We’re focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals.

• Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success
• Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done