Senior Risk Manager – 28634

Emerald Group Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Risk Management Officer to enhance their existing frameworks. This role involves significant responsibilities, including stakeholder management, risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in risk management within the Insurance sector and a proven track record in implementation roles.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in second line risk management within UK financial services.
• Expertise in Insurance sector and risk management information systems.
• Strong leadership skills in risk tools and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Risk Director in risk management framework development.
• Facilitate comprehensive risk assessments and identify mitigation strategies.
• Align risk reporting with broader Group objectives.

Skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Data assimilation

Job description

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Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Support the Group Risk Director in the socialisation, embedding, and further development of the risk management framework across the Group (including data assimilation from internal risk management software).
• Align risk reporting strategy with the Group's broader goals to anticipate potential risks impacting these objectives.
• Facilitate risk assessments across the Group, including analysis of mitigation strategies, identification of emerging risks, root cause analysis, scenario planning, and review against risk appetite statements/tolerances. Highlight gaps or weaknesses with solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, providing risk management guidance, challenge, and consultation.

Experience required:

• Previous experience in a second line risk management department within a UK financial services firm, with expertise in the Insurance sector.
• Experience with Risk Management Information System implementation projects, preferably with prior leadership roles in Governance, Risk, and Compliance tools or other risk systems.
• Proven ability to identify gaps and lead remediation efforts.
• Experience in delivering 2LOD oversight activities, such as risk reports and post-incident assessments.