Head of Risk
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Play a leading role in safeguarding assets and reputation by identifying and mitigating risks
- Move beyond traditional approaches to foster a culture of excellence and innovation
- Become a trusted expert for an emerging risk environment and foster a risk-aware mindset
- Propose and implement risk strategy tailored to specific needs
- Identify and prioritize operational and financial risks along with regulatory and strategic challenges
- Prepare and present detailed risk reports to department heads, senior management, and Board
- Lead and develop a high-performing risk management team
- Lead enterprise-wide risk reporting strategy to identify emerging issues
Requirements
- Expert in risk management frameworks and methodologies with deep understanding of industry best practices
- Strong understanding of the regulated financial services business model and operations (preferably within insurance market)
- Knowledgeable about UK regulations and insurance principles, eligible for FCA Certified Manager role
- Proven leader with experience in motivating teams and implementing effective risk strategies
- Collaborative partner who can build relationships and influence stakeholders at highest organization levels
- Highly analytical and technically literate, able to use data/software to identify emerging trends
- Resilient and ethical, staying calm under pressure and maintaining objectivity under complex challenges
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Option to buy five more days of holiday
- Flexible parental leave with six months full pay for primary caregiver and four weeks for secondary caregiver
- Life event leave for big moments in life
- Two-week paid sabbatical after five years of service
- Four weeks off after ten years of service
- Private medical insurance through BUPA
- Health cash plan for everyday medical expenses
- Competitive salary based on experience and current market
- Annual performance-based bonus potential
- Access to personal development tools on dedicated learning platform
- Support for mental health with counseling access
- Pension matching up to five percent
- Tax-free life assurance policy of four times basic salary (option to increase to ten times)
- Salary sacrifice car scheme for a new car at fixed monthly amount after six months service
- Flexible benefits scheme for benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
risk management frameworksrisk strategyrisk reportingdata analysisfinancial risk assessmentoperational risk assessmentregulatory compliancerisk mitigationemerging risk identificationinsurance principles
Soft Skills
leadershipteam motivationcollaborationrelationship buildinginfluencing stakeholdersanalytical thinkingresilienceobjectivitycommunicationinnovation
Certifications
FCA Certified Manager