Risk Manager

Risk Manager

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Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer

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Location: London or York (Hybrid Working)

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About the Role

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We are seeking a proactive, commercially minded and intellectually curious Risk Officer to join a leading specialist insurance organisation within its Risk & Compliance function.

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This is an exciting opportunity to support the risk management of complex insurance and reinsurance operations across multiple regulated entities and jurisdictions. The role provides broad exposure to underwriting, operational, strategic and regulatory risks and offers close collaboration with senior business leaders and the wider Risk & Compliance team.

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Success in this role will depend on your ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, provide constructive challenge, and influence decision-making to support effective risk management across the business.

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Key Responsibilities

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Risk Partnering

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• Develop a strong understanding of the business, market environment and regulatory landscape to provide effective second-line oversight and challenge.
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• Conduct independent risk reviews, delivering both quantitative and qualitative insights and practical risk management recommendations.
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• Support business stakeholders in identifying, assessing and managing current and emerging risks.
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Risk Reporting & Governance

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• Support the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process across regulated entities.
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• Contribute to Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) activities and enhancements to the control framework.
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• Assist in the preparation of Board and Risk Committee reporting.
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• Support regulatory submissions and risk-related governance activities.
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Risk Culture

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• Promote a strong risk culture throughout the organisation.
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• Hold first-line stakeholders accountable for addressing key risk and control issues.
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• Encourage effective risk awareness and decision-making across the business.
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About You

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Experience

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• Experience in Enterprise Risk Management, ideally within insurance or broader financial services.
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• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience in risk management, actuarial, audit, consulting or a related discipline.
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• Understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks, including Solvency II or equivalent regimes.
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• Knowledge of general insurance operations, including underwriting, profitability drivers, business processes and risk management practices, would be advantageous.
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• Experience assessing control environments and challenging risk and control assessments.
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Skills & Attributes

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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
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• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk management and business objectives.
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• Comfortable operating in complex or ambiguous environments.
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
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• A continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for innovation, including the use of technology and AI to enhance efficiency.
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• A willingness to learn, develop and challenge established ways of working.
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Why Join Us?

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You'll be joining a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation, curiosity and continuous improvement are highly valued. The role offers exposure to senior leadership, complex risk challenges and a broad range of business activities, making it an excellent opportunity for a developing risk professional looking to make a tangible impact.

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Diversity & Flexible Working

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We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements, enabling our people to balance collaboration, flexibility and wellbeing while delivering great outcomes for our customers and business.