Risk manager

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Risk Manager to lead and embed an enterprise risk management framework across the business. This is a high-impact, organisation-wide role focused on strengthening how risk is identified, managed and reported to support confident decision-making.

You’ll play a key role in building frameworks from the ground up, influencing senior stakeholders, and balancing strong governance with practical, business-focused solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, implement and enhance the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework
• Lead Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) processes and maintain the risk register
• Develop risk reporting, key risk indicators (KRIs) and management information
• Provide independent oversight and challenge across risk areas
• Support risk, governance and control on business initiatives and decisions
• Strengthen operational resilience, incident management and third-party risk
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging risks
• Promote a positive and pragmatic risk culture
• Support training and development across the business

About you:

• Strong experience in enterprise or operational risk / internal controls
• Proven track record in developing risk frameworks and RCSA processes
• Solid knowledge of risk methodologies and frameworks
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
• Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive, analytical and solutions-focused

Desirable:

• Experience in regulated or professional services environments
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ISO 31000
• Exposure to data protection, cyber or third-party risk
• Experience with GRC systems

Qualifications:

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. IRM, ICA, CMIIA) or working towards

Please contact Gemma Lawrence at Meridian on 07876 250 447 or email for more details.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.