Risk Manager

Midlands  ‐ Onsite
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Senior Risk Manager

We are currently looking for a senior risk manager to work within a large financial services company in the midlands. The role requires someone who has previous experience in ensuring risk management policies and frameworks are Embedded across the group. We are also looking for a contractor with previous line management experience. The role is an interesting piece of work where you will be able to work with senior management and ensure that frameworks and policies are correctly Embedded.

Purpose of the Role:

  • To partner with senior business management to ensure Risk Management Policy and Framework is fully and effectively Embedded.
  • Act as the delegate to the Head of Risk on all key Risk Management Matters.
  • Accountable for ensuring key risks are managed in accordance with the correct Risk Management Framework through effective partnering and oversight.
  • Through delivery of effective risk education and training programs ensure a Risk aware culture is Embedded across the group.
  • The role is of a support and advisory nature and pertains to all Risk, Compliance and Continuity activity within the company. To ensure procedures and processes are in place, tested, monitored, reported and maintained in accordance with company policy.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Support the Head of Risk the Risk Management Policy and Frameworks are effectively Embedded across the group, assisting the company to meets its objectives in a controlled manner.
  • Delivery of continuous development and training programmes in relation to risk management techniques and capability across the group.
  • Responsible for the line management and development of Risk Managers/Partners and Risk Analysts within the Risk & Compliance Function. (line Management experience is required)
  • Ensure processes are in place for the effective communication and dissemination of Risk Management Policies and Framework from the Risk team into various business units.
  • Ensure effective review and monitoring frameworks are established with the Risk team which ensure the robust review and challenge of Management Self Risk and Control Assessment.
  • Delivery of the Risk Framework & Disciplines within the group's Business Units, including Self Risk Assessment, to provide management with an appropriate risk support structure and capability which will ensure all key risks are effectively mitigated.
  • Build strong relationship and act as a partner to the Head of Functions across the group with all Risk related matters.
  • Provide timely support, challenge and commercially informed advice to the business to allow them to effectively identify, remediate and manage their risks
  • Preparation and presentation of high quality risk reports to Executive Management and Board Committees to assist in meeting risk management obligations and enable effective oversight of current and emerging risk profile

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential

  • Confidence and positive influencing skills to engage with senior stakeholders to initiate & lead conversations regarding current and emerging operational risks issues
  • Strong understanding of Operational Risk Management Frameworks and techniques
  • Experience in a financial services or similar risk management or senior risk analyst role
  • Strong relationship building and maintenance skills; gain buy-in, trust and understanding, able to influence and negotiate
Start date
ASAP
Duration
3-6 months
From
Sanderson Recruitment Plc
Published at
11.09.2012
Project ID:
418829
Contract type
Freelance
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