Senior Risk Manager

MERJE; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 62,100 - 75,900; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services and real estate organization seeks an experienced Senior Risk Manager in Milton Keynes. You will provide strategic oversight, lead risk assessments, and collaborate with various departments. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in risk management and relevant qualifications. This full-time role offers a chance to influence enterprise risk culture and decision-making within a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in 2nd Line risk management or 1st Line business control environments.
• Ability to lead risk assessments and deliver recommendations.
• Experience developing or implementing enterprise risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate risk identification and assessment activities.
• Produce risk analysis and reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Data Protection, and Internal Audit.

Skills

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Education

CIRM, DIRM, or CRISC qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MERJE Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

This range is provided by MERJE. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from MERJE

Location: Buckinghamshire

Salary: to £69,000

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Risk Manager to provide strategic oversight, insight, and support to senior business leaders across a large, diversified property and financial services group. Acting as a trusted business partner, you’ll build strong relationships across the organisation and help embed a proactive, enterprise-wide risk culture that supports effective, risk-based decision making.

This role requires an experienced operational or enterprise risk professional who can work both independently and collaboratively to provide expert challenge, analysis, and guidance, ensuring that risk is managed effectively across the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate risk identification and assessment activities across business units, ensuring robust controls and effective monitoring.
• Produce clear, concise risk analysis and reporting for senior stakeholders, boards, and committees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to drive engagement and strengthen the risk management culture.
• Analyse and assess the financial and non-financial impact of identified risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are developed.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance, Data Protection, and Internal Audit to deliver a cohesive approach to risk oversight.
• Support the Head of Enterprise Risk with key initiatives and ongoing enhancement of the ERM framework.
• Stay up to date with regulatory developments and best practice to strengthen overall governance.

About You

You’ll bring experience, confidence, and credibility to operate at a senior level across a large and complex business.

• Strong background in 2nd Line risk management or 1st Line business control environments.
• Proven ability to lead risk assessments and deliver clear, risk-based recommendations.
• Experience developing or implementing enterprise risk frameworks.
• Skilled in producing executive-level reporting and analysis.
• In-depth understanding of risk management tools, techniques, and FCA regulatory requirements (SYSC, Conduct Risk, TCF, UK GDPR).
• Professional qualification such as CIRM, DIRM, or CRISC.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with a practical, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) with strong data interpretation skills.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• High integrity, sound judgement, and collaborative working style.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation with a strong reputation in the property and financial services sector. You’ll play a key role in shaping and strengthening enterprise risk management across a complex, fast-paced business.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business

Industries

• Financial Services and Real Estate