Risk Manager

Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

Summary of the role

This role can be based in either Edinburgh, Peterborough, Bristol, Basingstoke, Reading

As a Risk Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Enterprise Risk in providing oversight of risks that impact the business. As part of the Corporate Risk team, you will work closely with senior managers across IT, Finance, Commercial, HR, Internal Audit, and Line 2 functions to manage and mitigate key risks.

This is a critical role in helping the business achieve its strategic and financial objectives, where your leadership in managing corporate risks will drive growth and protect our reputation.

Benefits

• 33 days including Bank Holidays
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)
• Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans
• A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing
• A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer's Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave
• A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service") & Group Income Protection
• Apply to find out about our other benefits

What you'll be doing

• Support the Head of Function on functional engagement from a Line 2 risk perspective to ensure the risk management policy is properly Embedded
• Review and challenge the effectiveness of governance mechanisms deployed by the relevant functions
• Ensure risk appetite and tolerance are appropriately monitored within each relevant function
• Supporting the Head of Function in developing and leading the Risk Management Framework internally
• Lead on the engagement with any external suppliers to the Line 2 functions
• Provide leadership, support and training to their direct reports, and to Line 1

What we're looking for

• Proven experience within the financial services sector is essential
• Knowledge of one of the shared service disciplines - finance, IT, 3rd party management
• Conversant with best practice enterprise risk management processes and frameworks
• An organised self-starter with strong report-writing skills
• Strong technical knowledge of risk management software tools and their use

If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!