Head of Underwriting Governance and Controls

CFC

Head of Underwriting Governance and Controls establishing underwriting risk oversight at CFC Underwriting. Building controls, assurance, governance, and First Line of Defence capabilities for insurance operations.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in establishing and managing a First Line of Defence (FLOD) capability for Underwriting, ensuring effective risk management and control frameworks. Proficient in engaging stakeholders, influencing change, and maintaining oversight of risk and control effectiveness.

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Underwriting Risk ManagementRisk and Control MatrixKey Risk IndicatorsStakeholder EngagementGovernance Framework

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Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersOrganizational SkillsResilienceCommunication SkillsProactive Work Ethic

Industry Keywords

First Line of DefenceRisk AppetiteAudit PointsControl EffectivenessAssurance Framework

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish a lean but effective First Line of Defence (FLOD) capability for Underwriting
Provide Underwriting Leadership with oversight and assurance to manage risk across the taxonomy
Embed and own the Underwriting Risk and Control Matrix
Ensure risks are understood, ownership is clear, inherent risk is quantified, risk appetite is defined, and controls operate effectively
Establish governance giving Underwriting leadership an aggregated view of accountable risks and control effectiveness
Use Key Risk Indicators, including audit points, to support timely management interventions
Build an assurance framework to monitor the Risk and Control Matrix and identify corrective actions
Establish an effective FLOD operating model, centralizing control operation where beneficial and coordinating specialist-function oversight where appropriate
Evidence an effective Underwriting FLOD

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to engage with multiple levels of internal and external management and stakeholders
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change
Highly organised, balancing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines
Ability to work autonomously and proactively
Resilience and ability to operate effectively and accurately under pressure
Good communication skills, courtesy and patience
Confident, energetic, and assertive
Ability to understand work in the broader context of CFC’s strategy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Passionate, energetic work environment
Culture of challenging existing processes and improving ways of working
Fun, inclusive workplace welcoming all viewpoints
Respectful treatment of colleagues