Risk Manager

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Risk Manager
12-Month Fixed Term Contract
£60,000 base + exceptional benefits
Hybrid working with occasional days in Bath

As a trusted hiring partner of a prestigious, multi-award-winning 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 second-line assurance program.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the Enterprise Risk Management Framework operates seamlessly and effectively across the organization.
2. Proactively identify, describe, and assess risks that impact the business.
3. Oversee incident recording and reporting, manage closure approvals, and conduct trend analysis.
4. Leverage your regulatory and technical expertise to swiftly assess risks and provide decisive, risk-based solutions to complex challenges.
5. Drive the success of the Control Assessment plan, delivering exceptional second-line assurance.
6. Clearly understand and apply the Group's risk appetite in all risk assessments and evaluations.
7. Contribute significantly to determining the company's regulatory risk capital requirements.
8. Cultivate and strengthen a robust risk culture within the organization.
9. Actively coach and support teams throughout the organization in effectively implementing the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
10. Identify and escalate key and emerging risks from various business units.
11. Partner with leadership in reporting to the Executive Committee, Executive Risk Committee, Board, and Audit and Risk Committee.
12. Collaborate closely with internal Compliance and Inner Audit teams to outline and implement essential steps for mitigating regulatory and business risks.

Essential Qualifications:

1. Proven technical expertise in risk management with a deep understanding of operational risk management in the financial services sector.
2. Solid experience operating Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
3. Strong strategic and analytical thinking capabilities.
4. Ability to compile and articulate comprehensive Risk Management Information (MI) and reporting.
5. Extensive experience in designing and developing Risk Frameworks and Policies.
6. In-depth understanding of Risk Appetite Frameworks.
7. Comprehensive knowledge of risk management practices.
8. Wealth management / asset management / financial services / banking sector experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Diploma in Risk Management from the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) or equivalent.
2. IAQ qualification or similar.
3. Familiarity with SIPP, ISA, GIA, and Bond Products.
4. Experience in outsourcing and oversight of critical suppliers.
5. Background in Platform or Discretionary Fund Management.

Daily Responsibilities:

You will lead efforts in collaboration with first-line 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:

1. Competitive £60,000 salary for the duration of the 12-month FTC.
2. Flexible hybrid working arrangement (a blend of remote and office).
3. Generous annual discretionary bonus.
4. 34 days of holiday per calendar year, including bank holidays.
5. Dedicated wellbeing day for personal rejuvenation.
6. Strong support for professional development initiatives.
7. Comprehensive private medical scheme.
8. Income protection scheme for peace of mind.
9. Life assurance scheme for added security.
10. Group contributory pension scheme.
11. Interest-free season ticket loans to ease your travel expenses.
12. 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!

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.