The Senior Risk Manager (Senior Risk Business Partner) is a senior role expected to work effectively with the Risk Director, CRO, broader Executive and Board members and Senior leaders across the Group. As a Wealth Platform business, the successful candidate will have sector experience and an understanding of how we operate.
Key Accountabilities
Risk Business Partnership & Strategic Thought Leadership
* Serve as a trusted advisor to the business function (specifically Exco member and SLT), providing expert risk management advice to support strategic objectives and operational decision-making. Act as a Senior Adviser to the Exco member and seen as part of their virtual team.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure risk is effectively integrated into business planning and decision‑making processes.
* Lead strategic thinking on emerging and evolving risks that may impact the business, providing insights into potential impacts and mitigation strategies.
* Champion the integration of risk management into business processes and decision making, ensuring the business takes ownership of risks and risk‑mitigation actions.
* Use their industry network to bring best practice into the business.
Risk Management Framework Implementation & Embedding
* Work closely with the business to implement and embed the company's Risk Management Framework (RMF) within day‑to‑day operations.
* Support the business in identifying, assessing, managing, and monitoring risks according to the RMF, ensuring it aligns with the company's risk appetite and strategic goals.
* Ensure the timely and effective completion of risk (and harms) assessments, scenario analyses, and control assessments.
* Continuously monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and recommend improvements where necessary.
Emerging Risk Identification & Analysis
* Drive the proactive identification of emerging risks that could potentially impact the business and the wider organisation drawing on a strong external network and resources.
* Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics to identify new risks that may need to be addressed.
* Provide regular reports to leadership on emerging risks, including insights on their potential impact and strategic recommendations for management.
Risk and Control Culture Development
* Act as a change agent for promoting a strong risk and control culture within the business function and across the wider group.
* Collaborate with leaders to ensure that risk awareness is embedded in decision‑making processes and day‑to‑day activities.
* Develop and deliver risk and control culture initiatives to foster an environment where risk management is seen as a critical and valued part of the business.
* Influence behaviour by embedding risk‑conscious thinking throughout all levels of the business function.
* Be a role model for the business and the CRO function in terms of behaviours and cultural alignment.
Training & Development
* Design, deliver, and oversee risk management training programs to increase risk literacy and awareness within the group.
* Provide guidance and mentorship to business leaders and teams on risk management best practices and frameworks.
* Ensure that all business stakeholders are adequately equipped to identify and manage risks in line with company policies and procedures.
Risk Reporting & Monitoring
* Deliver insightful second‑line risk reporting, challenging the business on the management of their risks and highlighting where further action is needed.
* Support the business in the development of accurate and timely risk reports for senior leadership, providing clear insights on the current risk profile and emerging risks.
* Ensure that key risk and control metrics are tracked and reported consistently.
* Engage with internal audit, compliance, and other risk teams to ensure effective risk monitoring, reporting, and follow‑up on action plans.
Leadership and Team Building
* Build high‑performing teams, both within the risk function and with the ‘virtual’ team from the function you partner.
Qualifications and Experience
* Ideally degree qualified or a risk qualification.
* Demonstrable experience in risk management, ideally within a business partner or advisory role. Proven experience at operating at a Board and executive level.
* Proven experience in designing, developing and embedding risk management frameworks within business operations.
* Strong track record in leading or supporting the identification and management of emerging risks.
* Experience in designing and delivering training or educational programs related to risk management.
* A strong understanding of business operations, controls, and regulatory environments.
Skills
* Strategic Thinking: Ability to think critically and strategically about risk management and its integration into the business function's operations and long‑term goals.
* Risk Management Expertise: In‑depth knowledge of risk management principles, frameworks, and methodologies, including operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risks.
* Emerging Risk Awareness: Proactive in identifying new and evolving risks and providing insights to business leaders.
* Training & Development: Ability to design and deliver training programs to increase risk management competency across the group that delivers sustained change.
* Change Management: Ability to drive cultural and operational change, embedding risk awareness and practices within the business.
* Leadership: Proven leader and strong team development and performance management skills.
Personal Attributes
* Proactive & Results‑Oriented: A self‑starter who takes initiative and drives results with a focus on continuous improvement. Action and delivery focused.
* Resilient & Adaptable: Able to navigate complex and evolving environments and manage multiple priorities effectively to meet agreed deadlines.
* Influence & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to work effectively with Executive, Board and Senior Leaders to meet agreed deliverables in a collaborative way.
* Ethical & Trusted: Demonstrates high ethical standards, integrity, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and trust.
* Strong relationship builder: Able to build strong relationships with senior people quickly and maintain them, building trust and fostering an environment of high challenge and high support.
* Excellent communicator: Able to deliver difficult messages in a supportive manner, showing honesty and good intent. Excellent report‑writing skills with the ability to deliver technical messages in an understandable way.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Self‑motivated and organised.
* A flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic deadlines at short notice.
Benefits
* Pension
* Bonus
* Enhanced parental leave
* Paid time off for emergencies
* Health and wellbeing initiatives
* Flexible working options
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