Senior Risk Manager - Modernisation

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OSB Group

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.04.2025

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13.06.2025

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About the team

We are looking for a Senior Risk Manager to lead the Risk and Compliance representation on OSB Group’s strategic Simplification and Modernisation programme - to simplify and modernise the way we work. This programme will help us to work more effectively and efficiently; enhancing the journey and experience for our customers and brokers. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in our modernisation campaign, playing a lead role in enabling us to achieve our vision of becoming the UK's leading specialist bank.

About Us

The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.

Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

We are passionate about our products, customers, and our people. We aim to build a collaborative and engaging environment, dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We encourage differences and value insights from diverse backgrounds, supported by our Employee Engagement Networks and our commitments like the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme.

What you will be doing

In this role, you will support and partner with Risk and Compliance senior leaders to drive and execute responsibilities over the programme in a second line of defence capacity. You will serve as a trusted advisor, leveraging domain expertise across all principal risk types within the programme, applicable to a Retail Bank operating in the UK.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Represent the Risk and Compliance function on Simplification and Modernisation projects, ensuring mitigation of risks, control enhancements, and good customer outcomes;
• Develop and maintain productive relationships across the business and change functions, ensuring successful planning and measurement of complex initiatives;
• Align programmes with Risk and Compliance requirements, develop oversight plans, and document risk management strategies;
• Ensure the Modernisation Programme meets Risk and Compliance standards, considering the customer lifecycle and risk frameworks;
• Engage senior leadership with updates on key risk indicators, progress, and issues;
• Collaborate with business partners and leadership to support strategic initiatives, resource allocation, and policy alignment.

In return for your commitment

We offer a salary starting from £80,000, dependent on experience and location, along with a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus up to 25%
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Maternity & Adoption Leave with full pay for first 13 weeks, then 50% for next 13 weeks
• Paternity Leave – 4 weeks paid within 8 weeks of childbirth
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, and more.

Could you be the one?

We seek talented individuals with:

• Experience in Risk Management roles across various disciplines
• Financial services background
• Leadership in strategy development and change programmes
• Knowledge of PRA and FCA handbooks
• Expertise in Risk Management in Mortgage and Savings sectors
• Deep process improvement knowledge
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• A proactive change mindset and proven project delivery skills

We value the uniqueness of your career path and support your growth to become your best self.

What to do next

If interested, please apply now! For internal applications, visit our careers page. For a confidential chat, contact us via our careers page.

Our recruitment process is personalized; interviews are relevant and conversational to bring out your best!

OSB Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment and supporting initiatives like the Women in Finance Charter. We also promote flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Applicants must have UK work rights and be willing to undergo pre-employment screening.