Risk Business Partner 5 days on site Based in Manchester City Centre Paying £40,000 - £50,000 DOE We are looking for an experienced Risk Business Partner to take a lead role in shaping and strengthening our client's risk management capability during an exciting period of growth. Trusted by SMEs for more than two decades, they have built a reputation for delivering dependable commercial liability and legal expenses insurance. The Opportunity Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, you will act as the technical lead for Risk within the Risk & Compliance team. This is a highly visible role, partnering with senior leadership and risk owners across the business to develop a robust, forward-looking approach to risk management. A key focus will be building a strong risk-aware culture and embedding effective risk practices into day-to-day decision-making. You'll bring insight, challenge and clarity to help ensure the business continues to scale responsibly and sustainably. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design, delivery and continuous improvement of the risk management framework Working together with senior leaders and operational teams to provide expert risk advice and support Identifying emerging risks and ensuring mitigation plans are realistic and effective Ensuring ongoing compliance with FCA and PRA requirements and advising on regulatory developments Producing high-quality risk reports Helping to define and embed risk appetite across the organisation Promoting risk awareness through training, guidance and practical support Supporting incident management and ensuring lessons learned are captured and actioned Providing risk oversight for major projects, transformation initiatives and new products Collaborating closely with Internal Audit and Compliance to support a coordinated assurance approachWhat We're Looking For Experience in risk management, ideally within insurance or wider financial services Proven background of advising senior stakeholders and influencing risk-based decisions Experience embedding risk frameworks within complex or growing organisations A strategic thinker who's willing to roll up their sleevesSkills & Attributes Analytical, commercially focused and confident in handling complex risk issues Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to translate risk theory into practical guidance and solutions Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities Collaborative, proactive and comfortable in a fast-moving environment High attention to detailWhy Join This is a rare opportunity to step into a business during a period of real momentum, where risk has a highly respected voice and plays a central role in strategic planning. You'll have autonomy, visibility and the chance to make a tangible, lasting impact on the organisation's growth and maturity. 50717CH INDMANS