Head of Insurance & Financial Risk
Edinburgh, Reigate or Newcastle (2 days a week in the office)
Attractive compensation package
Are you an experienced risk leader with a passion for managing insurance and financial risks? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our forward-thinking financial services client as the Head of Insurance & Financial Risk.
Support the Chief Risk Officer in overseeing actuarial reserves, capital projections, pricing and underwriting models, and financial plan forecasts. Lead a team of Risk SMEs to deliver analytical insights and advice on Insurance and Financial risks.
Key Deliverables:
* Work closely with senior leadership to ensure they are engaged and fully aware of fraud risks and the measures in place to mitigate them.
* Manage the ORSA process, including annual report updates and stress testing.
* Plan and execute oversight across Finance, Actuarial, and Pricing & Underwriting.
* Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability
What you will bring:
* Proven experience in a risk management function within a highly regulated financial services environment
* Demonstrable experience in building strong relationships and the ability to pragmatically challenge stakeholders, including senior leaders
* Experience in leading and managing a diverse team, setting performance objectives, and ensuring the achievement of team and personal goals
* Strong analytical capability with the ability to review and challenge actuarial models and assumptions
* Expertise in achieving compliance with applicable Solvency II and other relevant prudential risk rules and guidance
* A strong leader who builds effective teams & brings people on the journey
If you're a financial risk expert within the insurance industry, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to lead and shape the future of risk management at our forward-thinking financial services client.
Apply now and be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation