Senior Enterprise Risk Manager

Senior Enterprise Risk ManagerHybrid (North East)

A leading UK insurer is seeking a Senior Enterprise Risk Manager to join its evolving Risk function. This is a high-impact role providing second-line oversight and challenge across a broad enterprise risk landscape, supporting senior leaders in making informed, risk-aware decisions.

The Role

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• Deliver independent Line 2 oversight across enterprise risks, including operational, financial crime, insurance, legislative, and regulatory risk
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• Provide clear, outcome-focused risk opinions into governance forums, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
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• Partner with business leaders to embed risk-informed decision-making across the organisation
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• Lead initiatives to strengthen risk culture, enhance risk data and MI, and drive forward-looking risk practices
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Candidate Profile

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• Experience in enterprise risk within Financial Services (General Insurance advantageous)
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• Strong ability to interpret complex risk issues and communicate them clearly and effectively
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• Proven capability to influence at senior level, with experience driving capability and setting high standards
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• A structured, pragmatic approach with a focus on delivering meaningful business impact
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What's on Offer

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• Competitive salary with bonus and annual review
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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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• Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options
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• Pension contribution up to 12%
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• Private medical cover and comprehensive wellbeing support
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• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
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This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where risk is viewed as a strategic enabler, within a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports both performance and development.