Chief Risk Officer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

Chief Risk Officer – Drive Global Expansion in a PE-Backed, High-Growth MGA Group

Are you a dynamic risk leader with experience scaling PE-backed insurance businesses? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you can shape risk strategy, underwriting performance, and global expansion? If so, this could be your next big move.

About the Business

Our client has strong backing from private equity and is rapidly expanding their global footprint while building a world-class portfolio of underwriting businesses. As they scale, they need a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to drive risk strategy, product innovation, and portfolio profitability across the growing network of MGAs.

The Opportunity

This is a newly created, executive leadership role, offering the chance to work closely with the portfolio MGAs, underwriting teams, and capacity providers. You'll take ownership of:

• Shaping the risk strategy across multiple product lines and territories.
• Optimizing underwriting portfolio performance and ensuring profitable growth.
• Leading actuarial and data science teams to enhance predictive modeling and AI-driven underwriting.
• Strengthening relationships with global insurers and reinsurance partners to align risk appetite and capacity.
• Playing a key role in M&A transactions, leading actuarial diligence and portfolio optimization.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years in risk management, underwriting, actuarial science, or portfolio oversight within an MGA, insurer, or reinsurer.
• Proven track record in PE-backed businesses that have scaled globally.
• Expertise in portfolio analytics, pricing models, and emerging risk trends.
• Actuarial background (FSA, FCAS, or equivalent) highly preferred.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive commercial success.
• A passion for innovation, data-driven decision-making, and AI-enhanced underwriting.