Risk Manager – 28660

The Emerald Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Risk Manager to oversee the first line of defense in managing operational, financial, conduct, and insurance risks. In this pivotal role, you will partner with business units to enhance risk management processes and ensure effective application of the risk framework. If you have a passion for risk management and a background in financial services, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated to excellence and help shape the future of risk management in the industry.

Qualifications

• Achieved or working towards a relevant risk-related qualification.
• Experience in financial services, preferably in insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities.
• Lead risk and control self-assessments with stakeholders.

Skills

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Operational Risk Assessment

Insurance Knowledge

Education

Relevant Risk Qualification

Job description

To support and oversee the first line of defence in identifying, assessing, and managing risks across operational, financial, conduct, and insurance risk categories.

• Location: Remote
• Category: Risk
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Partner with first-line business units to support effective risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring activities.
• Provide oversight and challenge on first-line risk management processes, controls, and decision-making across operational, financial, conduct, and insurance risk areas.
• Support the enhancement and execution of the company’s risk management framework, ensuring it is effectively applied in day-to-day operations
• Lead risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), develop risk assessments, and conduct risk appetite monitoring with first-line stakeholders.
• Achieved or working towards a relevant risk-related qualification from an appropriate accredited body
• Experience and knowledge of working in financial services, preferably in an insurance company