Senior Enterprise Risk Consultant – Target Start Date: 1st June. Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time, Job Share option available. Salary: up to £70,000. Location: Reigate, Eastleigh.
We have a great opportunity for a Risk Specialist on an initial 12 month fixed term contract. As a Senior Enterprise Risk Consultant, you’ll provide independent oversight and constructive challenge across a broad range of strategic and operational risks. You’ll act as a trusted partner to the business, supporting leaders to identify, assess and manage risk effectively in line with our risk appetite.
You’ll contribute to the ongoing development of our Enterprise Risk Management Framework, helping ensure it remains robust, proportionate and aligned with regulatory expectations.
Responsibilities
* Partner with the 1st Line to embed strong risk ownership and accountability.
* Provide expert advice, guidance and insight to support effective risk management.
* Deliver constructive challenge on risk assessments, controls and mitigation plans.
* Support the application of the Enterprise Risk Framework (including RCSAs, risk appetite, incident management, and scenario analysis).
* Lead or support thematic reviews, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
* Monitor and report on risk exposures, escalating key issues where appropriate.
* Provide independent oversight of strategic change and transformation activity.
* Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
* Promote a positive, transparent and proactive risk culture.
* Contribute to the evolution of risk policies, frameworks and methodologies.
Skills and Experience
* Experience in Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk or a 2nd Line oversight role within insurance or financial services.
* Strong understanding of risk frameworks, governance and regulatory expectations (PRA/FCA).
* Track record of providing effective challenge and influencing senior stakeholders.
* Experience supporting risk processes such as ORSA, stress testing or risk reporting.
* Ability to interpret complex information and translate it into clear, actionable insight.
* Confident communicator, able to build trusted relationships across all levels.
* Commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Professional qualifications (e.g. IRM, CII, ICA) are desirable but not essential.
Benefits
* Flexible Working – Smart Working @ Ageas gives employees flexibility around location (within the UK) and flexibility within the working day.
* Minimum 35 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) with the option to buy and sell days.
* Health: Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well‑Being Activities – Mindfulness.
* Wealth: 50% off insure and Sheila’s Wheels motor and home insurance, Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans.
* Work‑Related: Well‑being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events.
* Family: Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay; paternity/non‑pregnant parent/co‑adopter at 8 weeks’ full pay.
* Benefits for Dependants – Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover.
* Tech: Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets and Laptops.
* Commuting: Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover.
* Return to Work programme after maternity leave.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. We’re a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter, member of iCAN and GAIN. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. We guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you are applying for a job with us, you will have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment experience.
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