Interim Head of Risk (6 months initially)
London (Hybrid)
Day Rate: Competitive
Start: ASAP
A private equity-backed technology platform is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Risk to support a period of growth and operational scaling. The business operates internationally, serving institutional clients, and is entering a phase where risk, controls, and governance need to be formalised and embedded across the group.
This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on building and standardising a pragmatic risk framework in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Establish and enhance the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across the group
* Define risk appetite, governance structures, and reporting for senior leadership and investors
* Identify and mitigate key operational, technology, and data‑related risks
* Partner with Technology, Finance, and Legal to strengthen controls around data integrity, cyber risk, and third‑party exposure
* Support integration of newly acquired businesses, aligning risk and control environments
* Develop clear, actionable risk reporting for board and audit committee
* Embed a risk‑aware culture without slowing commercial delivery
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in a senior risk leadership role within technology, data, or software‑led businesses
* Track record of building or transforming risk frameworks in high‑growth or private‑equity‑backed environments
* Strong understanding of operational and technology risk (including data governance and third‑party risk)
* Commercially minded, able to translate risk into business impact
* Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments with senior stakeholders
* Background in consulting (Big 4) or industry risk leadership roles
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