Senior Risk Manager

Contract type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh Alderley Park
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 26th May 2026

Were recruiting a Senior Risk Manager to join our Group Risk & Compliance function. This is a high-profile role where youll provide independent second-line oversight across Group Functions supporting senior leaders to strengthen risk management governance and control frameworks across Royal London.

Youll play a key role in embedding a consistent forward-looking approach to risk management influencing senior stakeholders and leading oversight reviews that help protect our members and support delivery of the Groups strategy and purpose.

About the role

• Provide independent second-line oversight and challenge across Group Functions working closely with senior leaders.
• Lead risk oversight reviews and investigations producing clear high-quality reporting for senior management and risk committees.
• Support the Risk Director and Head of Risk in embedding and evolving the Group Risk Management System.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide risk activity such as ORSA/SCR exercises scenario analysis and governance enhancements.
• Act as a trusted adviser on risk governance and control matters helping to improve risk culture and decision-making.
• Ensure comprehensive risk oversight for critical strategic initiatives.

About you

• Significant experience working in an operational or enterprise risk environment within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks including second-line oversight and the three lines of defence.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Confident producing and presenting risk reports to senior leadership and committees.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key risks draw clear conclusions and recommend pragmatic actions.
• A collaborative leader who role-models Royal Londons values and builds strong relationships across the business.

About Royal London

Were the UKs largest mutual life pensions and investment company offering protection long-term savings and asset management products and services.

Our People Promise is that well all work somewhere inclusive responsible enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by the Spirit of Royal London values Empowered Trustworthy Collaborate Achieve.

Were proud to offer a competitive benefits package including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays an up to 14% employer pension contribution and private medical insurance.

Inclusion diversity and belonging

Were an inclusive employer and celebrate difference at Royal London. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected supported and able to thrive.