Senior Risk Manager, Distribution & Underwriting (UK Flexible)

The Emerald Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Group is seeking a Risk and Assurance Manager to lead a team of risk experts across the UK. You will understand the Risk Framework components, apply them across lines of defence, and implement them in a simple, clear way.

You will deliver the Distribution Assurance Plan, support the Senior Distribution Assurance Manager, design methodologies, ensure report quality, and present data to drive action. Knowledge of FCA/PRA requirements and communication of risk concepts are essential.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops a team of risk experts across the organisation.
• Understands and applies the Risk Framework across lines of defence.
• Communicates risk concepts in a simple, accessible way.
• Matches FCA/PRA expectations with conduct and operational risk focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the risk-based Distribution Assurance Plan.
• Support the Senior Distribution Assurance Manager with the Line 1 Risk Assurance Plan.
• Design and maintain methodologies for assurance activities.
• Ensure report quality and adherence to agreed protocols.
• Process, collate and present data to drive actionable risk insights.
• Influence a risk-aware, customer-focused culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Risk management

Data presentation

Communication

Influence

Risk frameworks

Job description

The Emerald Group is seeking a Risk and Assurance Manager to lead a team of risk experts across the UK. You will understand the Risk Framework components, apply them across lines of defence, and implement them in a simple, clear way.

You will deliver the Distribution Assurance Plan, support the Senior Distribution Assurance Manager, design methodologies, ensure report quality, and present data to drive action. Knowledge of FCA/PRA requirements and communication of risk concepts are essential.