Risk Consultant/Manager

Our client, a long-standing leader in the pensions industry, are looking for a Risk professional to join their growing team and support the transformation and future growth of the business. You will be responsible for value-adding risk advice in a business focused and pragmatic way, facilitating effective and appropriate risk management across the business, encouraging an appropriate risk culture and delivering fair outcomes within risk appetite.

Co-located in the 1st Line and working under the direction of the Risk Business Partner, act as a bridge and facilitate an effective and balanced relationship between the 1st Line Business and 2nd Line Risk Function. Using the framework, tools and training provided by the Risk Function, maintain an in-depth business insight and sufficient authority to support Annuities on risk related matters, providing robust challenge and making a 'value add' contribution to both Lines 1 and 2.

Responsibilities include:

• Advice and Oversight
• Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
• Risk Reviews/Deep Dives
• Operational Risk Scenarios
• Policy Management/Attestation
• Provide regular reports, updates and insights to other departments
• Communicate and train employees on the risk regulations

Skills required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of risk governance practices and processes within Annuities
• Experience of embedding and maintaining an enterprise risk management framework
• Experience in managing and providing risk oversight activities at a business level
• Ability to interpret the intended outcomes and drive pragmatic solutions/change by balancing regulatory requirements, cost/benefit, customer impact with business needs
• Robust analytical and report writing skills
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate with management at a senior and executive level
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment with fluctuating deadlines to meet
• Ability to present advice in a clear, timely and focused way

This position will be based in Hertfordshire, however the client also operates offices located in London and Bristol and these locations will be considered for the right candidate.

Please apply today or for further details please contact (see below)