Strategic Risk Consultant (Contractor)
Strategic Risk Consultant (Contractor)
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2years
750 - 1200
1 Vacancy
Job Description
This is a remote position.
Job Title: Strategic Risk Consultant (Contractor)
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Strategic Risk Consultant to lead and enhance the organisations enterprise risk posture support the execution of its risk strategy and advise senior leadership on emerging threats and vulnerabilities particularly at the intersection of digital transformation regulatory change and cybersecurity resilience.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct strategic risk assessments across business units projects and digital infrastructure.
Advise on enterprise risk frameworks (ERM) integrating cyber operational and regulatory risk dimensions.
Collaborate with executive stakeholders to define risk appetite and tolerance aligned with business objectives.
Identify and model emerging risks (e.g. geopolitical AI cyber regulatory).
Lead the design and implementation of risk controls escalation paths and governance processes.
Provide scenario analysis and stress testing support to prepare for black swan or high-impact events.
Ensure compliance with relevant risk standards and regulatory obligations (e.g. ISO 31000 NIST FCA GDPR DORA).
Support board reporting and risk committee materials.
Liaise with third parties regulators and assurance teams as needed.
Required Experience
8 years experience in strategic/enterprise risk management ideally within cyber financial services consulting or regulated sectors.
Proven track record of advising senior stakeholders and boards on strategic risk matters.
Strong understanding of enterprise risk frameworks integrated risk management tools and controls-based thinking.
Familiarity with industry frameworks: ISO 27001 ISO 31000 NIST CSF COBIT COSO.
Knowledge of regulatory landscapes (e.g. FCA/PRA GDPR DORA SOX etc.)
Strong analytical reporting and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Qualifications
Degree in Risk Management Business Cybersecurity or related field.
Professional certifications such as:
IRM Certified (CMIRM)
CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager
CISM/CISSP (if cyber-focused)
PRM/FRM (for financial risk context)
Soft Skills
Executive presence and advisory gravitas
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills
Strategic thinking systems thinking and risk foresight
Independent pragmatic and delivery-focused
Employment Type
Full Time
