Risk Governance & Planning Manager
Join Aberdeen to drive the development and implementation of risk frameworks that support executive and board risk reporting, annual planning cycles and governance arrangements for the RMF&S Team.
About the Department
The Risk Management function identifies, assesses and mitigates risk for Aberdeen Group plc. The Enterprise Risk Management area supports organisational objectives by addressing the full spectrum of risk and managing the combined impact of those risks as an interrelated portfolio.
About the Role
You will own governance and planning for the RMF&S Team by supporting executive risk reporting coordinating the annual ICARA cycle and ensuring governance arrangements support the implementation of the ERMF.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with the Head of RMF&S and Group CRO to define the agenda, prepare and publish relevant materials and act as Secretary for the Group’s Executive Risk Committee.
* Support Co‑Sec and the Regulatory Framework & Services Team to ensure risk‑related Audit & Risk Committee papers are cleared by Executive Management, and work with the Risk Framework Manager to provide R&C papers to the ARC and plc Board.
* Work with the Corporate & Prudential Team, and Finance, to develop and own the annual ICARA plan, ensuring clarity of dependencies, key milestones and necessary sequencing of Aberdeen Group plc Board and MIFIDPRU Entity Boards.
* Support the Head of Risk Management Framework & Services in ensuring all Risk & Compliance policies and standards are maintained in line with the Policy Governance Framework.
* Own the design and delivery of the periodic ORMF, working with the Risk Framework Manager to engage second‑line operational risk stakeholders in the ERMF design and delivery.
About the Candidate
* Demonstrable experience in Risk, Compliance or Audit roles within Financial Services.
* Knowledge and experience relating to the design and implementation of Risk Management Frameworks.
* Experience in developing policies, standards, tools and methodologies.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement; ability to articulate complex concepts effectively.
* Ideally, a recognised professional qualification such as IRM or similar.
Our Benefits
Benefit package includes 40 days annual leave, 16% employer pension contribution, discretionary performance‑based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and flexible benefits such as gym discounts, season‑ticket loans and employee discount portal.
Our Business
Aberdeen is structured around three distinct businesses: Interactive Investor (ii), Investments and Adviser. Each focuses on meeting and adapting to client needs through leading technology and talent.
Inclusive Working & Disability Support
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us in your candidate questionnaire. A team member will reach out to support you throughout your application process.
Seniority, Employment Type & Job Function
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
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