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Role Overview & Purpose
Insurance business with a long-standing record as a leader within their field, a significant market share, and an ever-growing customer base is seeking a Risk & Compliance Director to join the executive team at their impressive head office in Liverpool.
Reporting to the CEO and Audit & Risk Committee, you will lead the development, embedding, and ongoing evolution of the firm’s risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance frameworks. This strategic leadership role will ensure continued resilience, regulatory alignment, and effective oversight supporting both innovation and the commitment to policyholder wellbeing.
Role responsibilities
* Lead the enhancement of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including the 3 Lines of Defence model and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) processes.
* Oversee development of risk appetite statements aligned with strategic goals.
* Drive the embedding of the revised RMF and risk management practices across the business, gaining buy-in from key stakeholders.
* Review and enhance governance structures, ensuring clarity in roles, responsibilities, and committee Terms of Reference.
* Develop and maintain a Board Skills Matrix, supporting regular capability reviews and succession planning.
* Lead remediation of compliance gaps and ensure ongoing alignment with best practices.
* Maintain and evolve the Management Responsibilities Map (MRM), ensuring clarity of Senior Manager Functions and prescribed responsibilities.
* Embed governance processes for ongoing review and regulatory readiness.
* Design and launch a Culture Dashboard to track key behavioral and cultural risk indicators.
* Support the embedding of the desired risk culture across the entire organization.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven leadership experience in enterprise risk and compliance, preferably within insurance, mutuals, or regulated financial services.
* Deep knowledge of corporate governance codes, risk frameworks, and regulatory regimes including SM&CR.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at board and executive levels.
* Passion for embedding a proactive, value-adding risk culture in a fast-evolving organization.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance and Other
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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Location: Warrington, England, United Kingdom
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