Senior Risk Manager | S4 | Multiple Locations | Internal Mobility

Santander; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander is evolving into a technology-driven organisation with a strong risk culture. The Senior Risk Manager will support the TSB Integration Programme across London or Milton Keynes, ensuring Risks and Issues are visible and mitigated, and guiding workstreams on risk management adherence.

The role requires deep knowledge of the Santander Risk Management Framework, experience in major change programmes, and strong engagement with regulators.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the Santander Risk Management Framework (Required)
• Experience of working in a major Change Programme (Required)
• Communication to senior stakeholders (Required)
• Experience of dealing with regulators (e.g. FCA/PRA) (Required)
• Understanding of the Santander Controls catalogue

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk governance materials for senior leadership and regulatory audiences.
• Coordinate across workstreams and 1st/2nd/3rd lines of defence to track risks and mitigations.
• Prepare briefing papers for Risk Governance meetings and regulators.
• Support execution against the Programme Risk Management Framework and communicate changes to workstreams.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong leadership

Influence senior stakeholders

Prioritisation & decision-making

Audit & regulatory experience

Agile/adaptable

Job description

Senior Risk Manager | S4 | Multiple Locations | Internal Mobility

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander (www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

The TSB Integration is one of the most exciting Programmes of work to be undertaken across the TSB and Santander businesses and this role is to join a team of great individuals already collaborating on it with the objective of Creating the Best Bank for Customers in the UK

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

The Integration Programme is looking for a Risk Manager based out of London or Milton Keynes.

The Risk Manager will work across all aspects of the Programme to provide support to the workstream/transversal leads in addition to the 1st line risk representatives aligned to the workstreams.

The Risk Manager will have accountability for ensuring that Risks and Issues that require escalation to senior stakeholders are visible and that there is strength in the mitigants/actions being taken.

They will support the workstreams with execution against the Programme Risk Management Framework and also be responsible for ensure any changes to this are communicated effectively to all workstreams leads.

They will provide guidance to workstreams on Santander Risk Management adherence.

They will attend the Programme Risk Forum and the Assurance Action Management Group and ensure papers are prepared and issued in good time to attendees.

They will also work with 2nd and 3rd lines of defence and actively manage and track through any actions as a result of formal/informal reviews, whilst supporting co-ordinated engagement into the Programme.

They will have an understanding of all previous correspondence issued to the Regulators, ensuring a joined up narrative, and prepare briefing documentation required. In addition they will track delivery of committed regulator actions and ensure applicable workstreams have these within these workstream plans

They will also support any regulatory updates required for Exco/Board/SPC and prepare required briefing materials.

They will design and implement Programme Controls and ensure these are effective in mitigating Programme risks.

We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas.

To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• A working knowledge and understanding of GenAI tools - PERMANENT DEVELOPER ROLES ONLY
• Support on Risk/Issue Management to all Programme workstreams/transversals
• Deliver quality briefing materials for Risk Governance meetings
• Track and monitor completion of risk related actions
• Ensure appropriate quality of risks logged working with 1st line risk colleagues
• Own and manage Programme Controls

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Deep knowledge of the Santander Risk Management Framework (Required)
• Experience of working in a major Change Programme (Required)
• Communication to senior stakeholders (Required)
• Experience of dealing with our regulators (e.g. FCA/PRA) (Required)
• Understanding of the Santander Controls catalogue

Languages

• English (Required)

Skills (Required)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and high-quality materials for senior leadership, audit and regulatory audiences (required)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal capability, able to influence, challenge and align stakeholders through a range of approaches to drive delivery and effective outcomes (required)
• Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple business divisions, in complex and high-pressure environments (required)
• Strong prioritisation and decision‑making skills, with the ability to focus effort on activities that deliver the greatest value and risk mitigation within demanding timelines (required)
• Demonstrable experience working within audit and regulatory frameworks, including supporting internal and external audits and ensuring programme outputs meet regulatory expectations (required)
• Highly agile and adaptable, able to respond quickly to change, navigate ambiguity and maintain control in a fast‑paced programme environment (required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.

Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It's about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive - personally and professionally.

Salary Range:£76,385.00 - £114,577.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location.

• Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
• Wellbeing that goes beyond work - we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
• Support for every life stage - from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
• Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
• Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what's possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

At Santander, we're proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone - regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

We're committed to creating a recruitment experience that's accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.

We want our people to thrive - at work and at home - while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).

When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s).

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