Risk Management

Senior Risk Framework Implementation Lead We are seeking an experienced risk professional to lead the implementation and embedding of a significant enterprise risk management framework within a regulated financial services business. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Risk, Finance, Operations, Compliance and executive leadership, you will play a key role in designing governance arrangements, embedding risk ownership, enhancing controls, and delivering high-quality risk insight to support effective decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the enterprise risk management framework. Design and embed risk governance structures, operating models and accountability frameworks. Develop and maintain enterprise risk taxonomies, risk registers and assessment methodologies. Facilitate Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and support effective first-line risk ownership. Support the development of risk appetite statements, tolerances, KRIs and risk reporting. Oversee controls design, testing, remediation and ongoing effectiveness monitoring. Coordinate risk reporting and management information for executive and board-level stakeholders. Partner with operational resilience, outsourcing and third-party risk teams to ensure effective risk oversight. Support risk system implementation, governance and data quality activities. Deliver training and coaching to embed a strong risk culture and continuous improvement mindset. Experience & Skills We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate: Significant experience within Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Governance or Risk Transformation. Strong experience implementing or enhancing risk frameworks in regulated financial services environments. Experience designing and embedding governance, controls and risk ownership models. Proven delivery of large-scale change, transformation or implementation programmes. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior executives and boards. Experience of risk management systems and reporting platforms. Knowledge of operational resilience, outsourcing risk and regulatory expectations. Desirable Experience within life insurance, pensions, retirement solutions, bulk annuities, or long-term savings businesses . Understanding of prudential risk management, capital frameworks and regulatory governance requirements. Exposure to Solvency II, ORSA, risk appetite frameworks or related insurance risk management disciplines.

We are currently partnering with a leading international insurer to find a Risk Officer to join their ERM team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact by supporting a great team and join a forward-thinking organisation. If you are a Senior Risk Analyst looking to make the next step, this could be the one for you.  Key Responsibilities:  Support the effective operation of the enterprise risk management function, including deadline management, forward planning, and the delivery of robust risk identification, assessment, and reporting processes. Support the wider risk management function and contribute to the development and adoption of effective risk management practices. Deliver risk management training across the organisation and promote the sharing of good practice across all areas of enterprise risk management. Support the implementation and ongoing development of the organisation’s enterprise risk management framework across relevant business areas. Reach out to tyler-rose.kellaway@arthur.co.uk for more info!

I’m working with a leading insurance organisation on the appointment of a Head of Enterprise Risk Management . This is a senior, highly visible role with significant exposure to Executive and Board-level stakeholders. You’ll lead the development of the ERM framework, provide independent challenge across key risk areas and play a key role in shaping risk strategy across the business. Key areas of focus include: • Enterprise Risk Management & Risk Appetite • ORSA & Internal Model Validation • Underwriting, Investment & Capital Risk • Board & Executive-level Risk Reporting • Leadership and development of a Risk team We’re looking for an experienced senior risk professional from an insurance or London Market background , with strong ERM experience and the ability to influence and challenge at a senior level. 📍 London / Hybrid If you’d be interested in a confidential conversation, feel free to drop me a message.