Risk Director

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Cabot Financial Full time

A unique and exciting opportunity has become available for a Risk Director within the Enterprise Risk Management function for the Cabot Group.


This role would suit an experienced Risk Director, Head of Risk, Risk Financial Controller or Director of Internal Audit.


This second line leadership role is responsible for the setting of the strategic direction of the Enterprise Risk Management function for the Cabot Group, incorporating Cabot Credit Management Group (CCMG), Wescot , DLC and Orbit whilst supporting the UK Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO) with their senior management and regulatory responsibilities. This role holder will be a Certified Individual.

Location for this role is flexible, to include Cabot’s main UK centres - London, Kings Hill, Hull and Glasgow, whilst also allowing hybrid working.

Competitive salary based on experience.

Permanent opportunity and bonus scheme

Excellent company benefits including private health insurance, plus much more.


Responsibilities:

  • Support the CRCO and business to set the strategic direction of the Risk function of the Cabot Group and integrate risk concepts into strategic planning of the Group. Build and develop a first-class Risk framework and function.
  • Maintain a sound overall risk framework ensuring regulatory compliance and driving business value.
  • Support and advice to the second line Compliance function.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to ensure the Risk Framework of Encore is embedded and operating effectively across the Cabot Group to appropriately manage the risks associated with the group’s activities. Continuously develop, enhance, and embed the framework for managing risks across the Group, working closely with Encore and ensuring that processes are fit for purpose.
  • Lead the second line Risk team in the CCMG and Wescot to ensure delivery of:

Effective Risk management, identification, assessment, and mitigation

Robust Risk Event management

Appropriate Risk Reporting

An effective Risk Controls Testing framework and plan

  • Define and own Risk Policies and Procedures ensuring they are up to date and reflect changing regulation and monitor effectiveness of policies and actions taken.
  • Shape the risk appetites of the Business Units and lead the framework(s) through which the risks are measured, monitored, and reported upwards. Formulate and articulate a coherent risk appetite and infrastructure and continue to develop and oversee the business’s risk acceptance framework.
  • Influence, advise & support definition of the Risk strategies for the Business Units pertinent to their distinct activities and operating models.
  • Support and assist the CRCO in preparation of materials for ExCo and the Risk and Compliance Committee meetings with responsibility for second line Risk oversight related to the group’s businesses. Deputise and/or attend these meeting as necessary.
  • Assess delivery across both Business Units and identification/escalation of risk areas for the group proportionate to the impact, including overseeing and escalating high risk events pertinent to the group risk exposure.
  • Develop, manage, and refine qualitative and quantitative risk reporting which meets the needs of the Board, in order to support effective decision making.
  • Work closely with the Chair of Risk and Compliance Committees, board directors, other executive and non-executive committee members, senior compliance & risk managers across the Encore and Cabot Group and representatives of the shareholder moulding a high-achieving, well-controlled organisation which can achieve growth targets safely.
  • Lead the function in providing key clients and other external stakeholders with assurance over the design and effectiveness of the risk framework across the group.
  • Embed a positive culture of confident and informed risk-taking through training, communication, and promotion of the agreed risk framework.
  • Provide essential input as a member of senior management and credibly challenge the management of current issues and the development and implementation of strategy. Provide clear, pragmatic, advice, guidance, check and challenge.


We are looking for someone with:


Formal Education & Certification

  • Degree level educated and / or relevant professional qualification preferable.
  • Significant experience of working in a professional environment, primarily financial services


Knowledge & Experience

  • Internal control focus experience in one or more of the following areas: enterprise-wide risk management, operational risk management, external or internal audit
  • Financial and modelling risk management exposure
  • Team leadership – bringing passion, energy, and drive to the team.
  • Understanding of UK regulatory environment
  • Strong communication skills experienced communicating effectively at all levels.
  • Track record of working in a high-performance culture
  • Able to balance commercial focus with regulatory obligations.
  • Able to produce high quality work.


Personal Attributes

  • Integrity, objective and constructive
  • Strong stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing skills.
  • Commercial and principled
  • Leadership
  • Development and building people capability.
  • Calm demeanour works well in rapidly changing environments.
  • Credibility and gravitas
  • Strength of character
  • Commitment to providing excellent service with focus on ongoing improvement.
  • Optimistic self-starter with positive attitude


What happens next?

If this sounds like you and you’d like to join our rapidly expanding company that offers excellent career progression, then apply now, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will then be in touch with you

Working for Cabot:

You’ll be working for an award winning; Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. We are passionate about the ethical treatment of our customers and employees. Our mission is to create pathways to economic freedom. Our vision is to make credit accessible by partnering with our consumers to restore their financial health.

Diversity and inclusion are very important to us at Cabot, and we value a multitude of diverse talent within our business. We want everyone to be themselves at work and encourage a culture that includes everyone. Our policies ensure that every candidate and employee are treated fairly and with equal opportunities.

**At Cabot we are highly regulated by our clients, as such, any successful candidates will have to undergo a basic credit check and criminal background check. Please note that we are unable to proceed to interview stage if a CCJ, IVA or Bankruptcy appears on a credit file, or if you do not have full right to work in the UK – we are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship.

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