Head Of Risk

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Direct Line Group Full time

Head of Risk

About Us

At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. We are Direct Line Group - home to some of the country's best-known brands including Direct Line, Churchill, Privilege and Green Flag.

What you'll be doing

Direct Line Group (DLG) has created a new Chief Controls Office (CCO) within the first line of defence as part of groupwide risk and control transformation programme. This provides a unique opportunity to be part of a group of skilled risk professionals that are redeveloping the end-to-end risk and control framework. As a Senior Risk Manager in CCO your role will include:

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead on risk management in the assigned business area, acting as a key partner to the Executive/SMF.
  • Ensure DLG fosters a culture of risk awareness and controls.
  • Extensive experience in leading delivery of risk frameworks, control reviews, and risk profile design.
  • Define key actions and lead pieces of work that support CCO and the wider business.
  • Drive the root cause resolution of control failures and gaps in the business functions risk and control profile.
  • Develop methods to identify key risks that may impact operations or the delivery of the DLG business strategy.
  • Build relationships at every level, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
  • Communicate complex topics in a relevant and simple way.
  • Manage multiple conflicting critical priorities at once.
  • Drive first line risk and assurance governance objectives.
  • Ownership of Workiva (risk system) and data inputs.
  • Develop and deliver reports that provide a real-time compliance dashboard.
  • Keep up with emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory change.
  • Lead and mentor a team of Risk and compliance specialists.
  • Drive collaboration across risk functions, operational teams, and change programmes.
  • Manage and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders within DLG and externally.
  • Awareness of audit and testing assurance programmes.
  • Work closely with the Central Control Testing & Assurance Teams.

What you'll need

  • Significant Risk and Controls experience in a highly regulated business environment.
  • Ability to undertake risk deep dives including process review and root cause analysis.
  • Experience in leading, managing, and delivering governance, risk, and assurance initiatives.
  • Strong collaboration, conflict resolution, influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability in strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to engage people through leading by example.

Ways of working

Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone.

What we'll give you

We offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model. Our core benefits include:

  • 9% employer contributed pension
  • 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance
  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
  • Up to 20% bonus
  • EV car scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Employee discounts and cashback

Being Yourself

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. Discover more at directlinegroupcareers.com

Together we're one of a kind.

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