Group Head of Risk
A leading insurance, pensions, investment & financial services firm is looking to add a Group Head of Risk to lead the development and execution of an integrated risk management framework across the organization. This high-impact role reports directly to the Group Chief Capital & Risk Officer and plays a key part in shaping the company's risk strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the ongoing development of the Group's Risk Management Framework, including governance, policies, and controls
- Oversee operational risk and incident management programs
- Monitor and evolve risk appetite statements and ensure alignment with business strategy
- Lead ORSA/CISSA/GSSA processes in compliance with BMA and Solvency II standards
- Collaborate with actuarial, finance, investments, and compliance teams on risk assessments
- Support strategic risk initiatives and emerging risk identification (e.g., ESG, climate risk)
- Manage corporate insurance renewals (e.g., D&O)
- Present risk insights to executive leadership and board committees
- Lead and mentor the risk management team
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in a risk management role within insurance or regulatory environments
- Risk certifications (e.g., CERA, FRM, CRM) or actuarial exam progress
- Strong knowledge of BMA and Solvency II frameworks
- Experience with ORSA/CISSA/GSSA processes
- Familiarity with ESG and climate-related risk frameworks
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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