Chief Business Risk Officer

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together were building a world-class platform to amplify our teams most powerful ideas.

As part of our Risk team youll provide independent oversight and challenge across enterprise security operational and technology risk helping the firm make informed decisions to move quickly and safely.

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Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer the Chief Business Risk Officer (CBRO) leads G-Researchs second line of defence and is responsible for shaping and maturing the firms enterprise risk capability.

Working closely with Engineering Security and business leadership the CBRO will ensure risk management is practical scalable and embedded into how the firm builds and operates technology. The role provides independent oversight while enabling informed risk-based decisions in a complex technical environment.

With the foundations of our enterprise risk framework established we are looking for a leader with first-hand experience operating and evolving a modern second line function. This is not a traditional governance role. It requires a strong understanding of modern engineering and technology environments balancing innovation with effective risk management.

Leading a multidisciplinary team the CBRO will provide independent oversight while enabling the business to move quickly and safely.

• Leading and maturing the second line of defence providing effective oversight while enabling the business
• Owning and evolving the operational risk framework into an embedded data-driven capability
• Developing a holistic view of risk across technology infrastructure security operations and corporate functions
• Partnering closely with Engineering Security and Technology leadership to integrate risk management into service design and operations
• Providing independent oversight of security controls operational resilience policy compliance and enterprise risk
• Enabling the first line to make informed decisions aligned with the firms risk appetite
• Using automation data and AI to improve risk identification monitoring and reporting
• Overseeing operational incidents material risks and remediation to ensure effective prioritisation and resolution
• Providing clear risk insight and advice to the Executive Management Team and Board
• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team across Enterprise Risk Security Risk Oversight Operational Resilience and Algorithmic Safety

We are looking for a pragmatic technology-minded risk leader with experience operating modern second line functions. You will combine sound judgement with technical credibility to influence senior leaders in a fast-moving innovation-led environment.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience operating and evolving enterprise risk frameworks in complex technology-led organisations
• Proven leadership experience across security technology or enterprise risk
• Strong understanding of modern engineering practices with the credibility to engage technical teams
• Experience influencing complex decisions at Executive and Board level
• Ability to balance independent oversight with a pragmatic business-enabling approach
• Experience leading managers and building high-performing teams
• Experience using automation data or AI to improve risk management and reporting
• Ability to translate complex technical and operational issues into clear actionable recommendations

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
• Lunch provided (viaJust Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
• 30 days annual leave
• 9% company pension contributions
• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Monthly company events

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

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