Head of Risk

A leading FCA-regulated financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Risk to lead and enhance its enterprise risk management framework.

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity to shape the organisation's risk strategy, governance framework and operational resilience agenda, while working closely with Executive leadership and the Board.

Key responsibilities include:

\n
• Leading the development and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
\n
• Designing and embedding a risk-based governance programme across the business.
\n
• Developing risk identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring processes.
\n
• Owning the Risk Appetite Framework, Risk Registers and Board reporting.
\n
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure risk is embedded into strategic decision-making.
\n
• Leading the organisation's Operational Resilience strategy and framework.
\n
• Overseeing incident management, root cause analysis and control improvements.
\n
• Working closely with Internal Audit to ensure effective oversight of key risks.
\n
• Producing insightful reporting for Executive Committees and the Board.
\n
• Driving a strong, positive risk culture across the organisation.
\n
• Leading and developing a high-performing risk team.
\n

About You

We're looking for an experienced risk professional who can demonstrate:

\n
• A strong background in Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Governance or Risk & Compliance leadership.
\n
• Experience working within an FCA-regulated environment (Insurance would be an advantage)
\n
• Strong knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks and governance best practice.
\n
• Experience leading Operational Resilience programmes.
\n
• Understanding of SMCR, AML and wider regulatory requirements.
\n
• The ability to influence, challenge and engage senior stakeholders at Executive and Board level.
\n
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to build and develop successful teams.
\n
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
\n

What's on Offer

\n
• Competitive salary.
\n
• Hybrid working.
\n
• Generous annual leave allowance with the option to buy or sell additional days.
\n
• Flexible benefits package.
\n
• Ongoing learning and leadership development opportunities.
\n
• Comprehensive wellbeing and mental health support.
\n
• A collaborative, values-led culture with genuine opportunities for progression.
\n

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior risk professional to join a growing financial services organisation where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, drive meaningful change and make a lasting impact across the business.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Paul Sherlock at MERJE.