Job Description
Risk Manager
12Month Fixed Term Contract
60000 base exceptional benefits
Hybrid working with occasional days in Bath
As a trusted hiring partner of a prestigious multiawardwinning wealth management organization we are excited to invite a skilled Risk Manager to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role you will deliver and maintain the enterprise risk management framework for the Group while executing a robust secondline assurance program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the Enterprise Risk Management Framework operates seamlessly and effectively across the organization.
- Proactively identify describe and assess risks that impact the business.
- Oversee incident recording and reporting manage closure approvals and conduct trend analysis.
- Leverage your regulatory and technical expertise to swiftly assess risks and provide decisive riskbased solutions to complex challenges.
- Drive the success of the Control Assessment plan delivering exceptional secondline assurance.
- Clearly understand and apply the Groups risk appetite in all risk assessments and evaluations.
- Contribute significantly to determining the companys regulatory risk capital requirements.
- Cultivate and strengthen a robust risk culture within the organization.
- Actively coach and support teams throughout the organization in effectively implementing the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
- Identify and escalate key and emerging risks from various business units.
- Partner with leadership in reporting to the Executive Committee Executive Risk Committee Board and Audit and Risk Committee.
- Collaborate closely with internal Compliance and Inner Audit teams to outline and implement essential steps for mitigating regulatory and business risks.
Essential
- Proven technical expertise in risk management with a deep understanding of operational risk management in the financial services sector.
- Solid experience operating Risk and Control SelfAssessments (RCSAs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking capabilities.
- Ability to compile and articulate comprehensive Risk Management Information (MI) and reporting.
- Extensive experience in designing and developing Risk Frameworks and Policies.
- Indepth understanding of Risk Appetite Frameworks.
- Comprehensive knowledge of risk management practices.
- Proven experience in managing incidents effectively.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Diploma in Risk Management from the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) or equivalent.
- IAQ qualification or similar.
- Familiarity with SIPP ISA GIA and Bond Products.
- Experience in outsourcing and oversight of critical suppliers.
- Background in Platform or Discretionary Fund Management.
Daily Responsibilities:You will lead efforts in collaboration with firstline colleagues streamlining risk management processes and championing a strong risk culture. You will provide invaluable support to business functions while empowering the Executive and Senior Leadership teams to confidently navigate and own risk matters.
Benefits:
- Competitive 60000 salary for the duration of the 12month FTC.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement (a blend of remote and office).
- Generous annual discretionary bonus.
- 34 days of holiday per calendar year including bank holidays.
- Dedicated wellbeing day for personal rejuvenation.
- Strong support for professional development initiatives.
- Comprehensive private medical scheme.
- Income protection scheme for peace of mind.
- Life assurance scheme for added security.
- Group contributory pension scheme.
- Interestfree season ticket loans to ease your travel expenses.
- A designated day for engaging in charitable activities.
Step into a role where you can truly make an impact and lead the charge in risk management excellence!
Required Experience:
Manager