Risk Manager

Risk Manager - Insurance & Financial Risk Salary: Up to £70,000 (DOE) + Annual Bonus & Benefits Location: London Area (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week in office) Type: Permanent The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Risk Manager to join a growing Risk & Compliance function within a regulated UK general insurance business. This role offers the chance to play a key part in the oversight of underwriting activities, broker relationships and financial risk management, while supporting the continued development and embedding of the organisation's risk management framework. Working closely with senior risk leadership and partnering with Finance, Underwriting and other business stakeholders, you will provide independent challenge, contribute to risk reporting and governance activities, and support key regulatory processes including ORSA and stress testing. This is a highly visible position combining quantitative analysis, stakeholder engagement and second-line risk oversight, providing excellent exposure across the business. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery and ongoing enhancement of the insurance and financial risk management framework. Assist in the development and maintenance of risk appetite statements, tolerances and limits aligned to business strategy. Contribute to ORSA activities, including stress testing, scenario analysis and regulatory reporting. Provide effective second-line oversight and challenge across key insurance and financial risks. Facilitate and review risk assessments, including RCSA activities and validation of first-line controls. Produce high-quality risk reporting for governance forums, risk committees and senior stakeholders. Build strong relationships across Finance, Underwriting and wider business functions. Support thematic reviews, deep dives and independent risk opinions. Monitor and report risk profiles using established risk management systems and tools. Review and recommend improvements to policies, standards, procedures and controls. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and internal risk management expectations. About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have: Demonstrable experience within Risk Management, ideally gained within the insurance sector. Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and methodologies. Experience providing second-line oversight, assurance and challenge. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities. Experience producing concise and impactful risk reports for senior audiences. Knowledge of the UK regulatory environment, particularly within financial services or insurance. The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders. Highly Desirable Experience Experience within a UK General Insurance environment. Exposure to ORSA, stress testing and scenario analysis. Knowledge of Solvency UK and wider prudential regulatory requirements. Understanding of underwriting, reserving and financial risks. Familiarity with PRA and FCA regulatory expectations. Experience supporting risk appetite frameworks and governance processes. Exposure to capital management and insurance risk oversight activities. What's on Offer? Competitive salary up to £70,000 DOE Annual performance bonus Hybrid working arrangement Generous pension contribution Private medical cover Enhanced holiday allowance Excellent learning and development opportunities Career progression within a well-established and growing organisation

Our client is a growing and entrepreneurial speciality insurance business based in the heart of the London Insurance Market. With expertise across insurance and reinsurance, the business has undergone significant growth and transformation in recent years and offers a collaborative environment where employees are given real exposure across all aspects of finance and operations. The company prides itself on its people-first culture, flexibility, and commitment to professional development. Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to lead the finance team. This is a varied role offering exposure to both transactional and month-end accounting responsibilities, including FCA submissions, along with financial planning, forecasting and business partnering activities. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function whilst supporting the wider business with financial insight and operational excellence. Responsibilities; Preparation of year-end statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors, including insurance and reinsurance audits. The production of monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, variance analysis and ad hoc financial reporting. Financial analysis of investment opportunities (new product launch or acquisitions), managing asset and cost allocations. Reconcile bank accounts, investigate discrepancies and monitor cash balances. Process and reconcile insurance and reinsurance premiums, working closely with brokers, insurers and relevant tax authorities. Oversee the timely receipt, review and reconciliation of Bordereaux (BDX) and remittance data from Managing General Agents (MGAs), coverholders, brokers and delegated underwriting partners. Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring an accurate and timely month-end close. Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow forecasting activities. Prepare and submit VAT returns Manage the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs. Issuance and tracking of Notices of Cancellation where necessary. Manage accounts receivable, ensuring timely invoicing, allocation of receipts and proactive credit control. Producing premium and claim reconciliations. Preparation of financials for FCA submissions for regulatory reporting Recognise and implement finance systems improvements and process optimisation as the business continues to grow. Build strong working relationships with operational teams, brokers, insurers and external stakeholders, providing financial support and insight where required. You must have; Prior experience within an insurance or reinsurance operation. Strong demonstrable experience with preparing both statutory accounts and management accounts. Experience with running transactional day-to-day finance operations including; AP and AR. Able to confidently work independently in dynamic, fact-paced and entrepreneurial environment. Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills. Able to schedule, prioritise and manage busy workloads. Salary on offer is up to £80k + benefits Please apply now to be considered.

Business Applications Manager   A specialist insurance and reinsurance business are recruiting for a Business Applications Manager who will be responsible for the operational performance, support, governance, and continuous improvement of the organisation's business application portfolio, including underwriting, claims, finance, pricing, and exposure management systems.   Key Responsibilities Own the operational management, availability, performance, and support of business-critical applications. Provide expert support for underwriting, claims, finance, pricing, and exposure management platforms. Partner with business stakeholders to deliver effective application solutions and improvements. Manage application vendors, contracts, licensing, upgrades, and service levels. Oversee user access, system governance, and compliance with security and audit requirements. Lead change, release, configuration, and testing activities. Monitor system health, performance, and reliability. Drive automation, process improvement, self-service capabilities, and knowledge management. Develop and mentor application analysts while promoting operational excellence. Provide broader IT support where required to maintain service continuity.   Essential Experience & Skills 5+ years' experience managing or supporting business applications in a complex enterprise environment, ideally within insurance, reinsurance, or financial services. Experience supporting business-critical applications across underwriting, claims, finance, pricing, or exposure management. Strong understanding of application support, service management, and ITIL processes. Experience managing third-party vendors and software suppliers. Knowledge of databases, integrations, cloud platforms, and software development principles. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. SQL querying, advanced Excel, and Microsoft 365 proficiency. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven track record of service improvement and automation.   Preferred Experience Experience within the Lloyd's or London Insurance Market. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud-hosted applications. Experience supporting insurance platforms such as underwriting, claims, finance, pricing, or catastrophe modelling systems. ITIL certification. Line management experience. Degree educated.