Salary £140,000 + Benefits
Location: Buckinghamshire (Hybrid)
Are you looking to take on an instrumental role across a business that offers a unique size and scale with both regulated and non-regulated entities?
We are seeking an experienced Head of Enterprise Risk Management to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Group Risk Management Framework. This pivotal role ensures the proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of significant risks while monitoring the effectiveness of material and key controls.
As a trusted advisor to the Executive team and senior leaders, you will play a critical role in embedding a strong risk culture, enabling informed decision-making, and supporting strategic growth across the Group.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Framework
* Design and evolve the Group’s Risk Management Framework in line with FCA requirements and industry best practice.
* Champion a forward-looking risk culture that balances commercial agility with robust risk management.
* Conduct horizon scanning and scenario analysis to inform strategic planning and organisational resilience.
Risk Governance & Reporting
* Lead the development of risk appetite statements aligned with business objectives.
* Oversee risk committee governance, including reporting and papers for the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and Executive Risk Committee.
* Deliver concise, insightful risk reporting and thematic deep dives for senior stakeholders.
* Maintain risk policies and ensure timely review and approval cycles.
Risk Identification & Assessment
* Facilitate enterprise-wide risk assessments supported by empirical data and metrics.
* Maintain and update Level 1 and Level 2 risk registers in collaboration with Risk Owners and Stewards.
* Lead scenario testing and analysis across the Group and wider partner organisations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
* Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, translating complex risk concepts into clear, actionable insights.
* Influence cross-functional teams to embed risk ownership and accountability.
* Act as a key liaison with internal audit, compliance, financial crime, and data protection teams.
Operational Integration
* Partner with business units to embed effective risk controls into operational processes and change programmes.
* Support incident management and root cause analysis for material risk events.
* Lead risk input into supplier due diligence, outsourcing arrangements, and operational resilience and business continuity planning.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
* Deep understanding of enterprise risk management, operational risk, operational resilience, and regulatory requirements (FCA, PRA, UK GDPR).
* Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders across complex organisations.
* Strategic mindset with experience designing and implementing risk frameworks.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to link risk insights to business outcomes.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including board-level reporting.
* Experience leading cross-functional risk initiatives and mentoring risk professionals.
* Familiarity with risk systems, governance tooling, and data analytics.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Understanding of prudential risk requirements (capital, credit, liquidity).
* Experience using data analytics or AI to enhance risk insight and efficiency.
* Degree in Risk Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
* Professional qualification (e.g. IRM, ICA) and ongoing CPD.
Personal Attributes
* Resilient, proactive, and highly self-motivated.
* High levels of integrity and sound judgement.
* Strong analytical, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
* Commercially astute with the ability to balance governance and business needs.
* Collaborative team player with experience coaching or mentoring others.