Senior Manager / Head of Risk

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic insurance company is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to lead the development of their Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF). This role involves designing risk strategies and ensuring compliance with FCA regulations. Candidates should have a proven track record in risk leadership within insurance and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Flexible working options are available in London or Surrey.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a risk leadership role within insurance or financial services.
• Experience in building and embedding risk frameworks in growing organisations.
• Deep understanding of insurance and operational risk management.
• Strong working knowledge of FCA regulatory framework, including Consumer Duty.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior management and board level.
• Ability to work effectively cross functionally.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the company's risk strategy and ERMF.
• Oversee risk registers, RCSAs, scenario analysis, and KRI dashboards.
• Provide second-line oversight across key insurance and operational risk areas.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and support Board Risk Committee engagement.
• Build and lead a risk team suited to the scale and ambition of the business.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical expertise in insurance

Stakeholder management

Operational risk management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

MERJE is seeking a highly skilled Senior Risk Manager to take on a lead role and the new position of Head of Risk for this dynamic and successful insurance company. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing a robust risk management framework, shaping risk culture, and aligning risk strategy with ambitious growth plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and deep technical expertise in insurance and operational risk management and excellent stakeholder skills.

Salary: £90,000 – £100,000

Location: London /Surrey (very flexible working available)

The Company

This company is a prominent player in the insurance sector, specialising in the GI sector. With a focus on innovation and growth, they are committed to providing excellent customer service and developing cutting-edge risk management strategies to stay ahead in a competitive market.

The Role

The Head of Risk position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and work closely with senior stakeholders. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on risk management, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations and fostering a culture of risk awareness across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the company's risk strategy and ERMF
• Oversee risk registers, RCSAs, scenario analysis, and KRI dashboards
• Provide second-line oversight across key insurance and operational risk areas
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and support Board Risk Committee engagement
• Build and lead a risk team suited to the scale and ambition of the business

Required knowledge and experience

• Proven track record in a risk leadership role within insurance or financial services
• Experience in building and embedding risk frameworks in growing organisations
• Deep understanding of insurance and operational risk management
• Strong working knowledge of FCA regulatory framework, including Consumer Duty
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior management and board level
• Ability to work effectively cross functionally

If you are an experienced risk professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic insurance environment, apply now for this Head of Risk position and take your career to the next level.

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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