Head of Risk

Posted 22 hours 14 minutes ago by Willow Resourcing

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Perhaps you're looking for your first Head of Risk role? Or perhaps you simply want to join a business with ambitious growth plans?

This is a great time to join this market leading general insurer as it continues to deliver double digit growth and challenge the norms of the insurance industry.

And as this role is newly created, you'll have plenty of opportunity to develop and shape it going forward, making it your own.

Responsibilities:

  1. Assess and mitigate significant competitive, regulatory and technological threats to the firm's capital and earnings.
  2. Build and manage a small, dedicated Risk team.
  3. Deliver the Operational Risk framework for the business.
  4. Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and manage risks.
  5. Provide assurance to the senior management team that all operations are in compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications:

  1. Experienced senior Risk specialist within the Financial Services arena.
  2. Previous Insurance experience is advantageous.
  3. Experience of developing and implementing Risk Management frameworks.
  4. Proven track record of senior stakeholder engagement and management.
  5. Excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills.
  6. Willingness to work in a hands-on manner.

Does this sound like you? Are you up for the challenge?

If so, click apply and send over your CV.