Head of Risk

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom IAC - Search Full time

Job Description

Our client is a FTSE 250 plc technology manufacturer that generates nearly £1.5bn in annual revenues. It operates in a niche channel due to its patented technology and works with a portfolio of household name brands clients. The successful UK business is complimented by a US, Continental European and rapidly expanding Asia presence.

This position will report to the Group General Counsel and and will drive risk management processes as a key advisor to the Executive Board. The role may also evolve in the mid-term to include oversight of the internal audit activities that are currently managed on an outsourced basis by a third party provider.

Key responsibilities will include:

Enterprise Risk Management

  • Accountable for developing an effective risk management framework, by the effective gathering, management and analysis of risk information/data.
  • Drive effective horizon scanning for emerging and new risks and ensure a progressive control of quality and effectiveness. (e.g. FRC and BEIS).
  • Working with Senior Management to evaluate the risks of key new initiatives and activities.
  • Lead annual Risk Assessment process and present to Executive Committee and Board.
  • Facilitate risk appetite discussions at the Risk Committee, GEC and Board.
  • Reporting and socialising risks – internal and external reporting, including production of the Annual Report risk section.
  • Responsible for the development of any future roles within the team and a key contributor in developing a high-performing and customer-focused team in across the Finance function.
  • Assessing second line risk activities and capabilities of regional and country leadership to identify any areas of improvement, gaps or inconsistencies.
  • Inform and develop appropriate Risk governance and act as a leader on cultural change in relation to risk awareness broadly.
  • Creation of appropriate structures including regular and ad hoc committees, risk appetite process, policies for risk management and related matters and control standards.
  • Pursue effective external networking with relevant Industry leaders and specialists to inform best practice and innovation.

Assurance Activities

  • Co-ordinate risk management with Second Line Business Controls activity including oversight of improvements.
  • Consideration of the target operating model for assurance including development of the assurance map to understand and oversee the various sources of assurance.
  • Liaison with other sources of assurance such as external audit and second line functions.
  • Reporting to Risk & Audit Committees.

Candidates will preferably have gained previous experience in the retail or FMCG or a B2C sector and demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of a tangible product related environment. The preferred candidate is likely to be an Enterprise Risk specialist and previous experience is likely to have been gained as a No.2 in FTSE 100 assurance function or as a Head of Risk in another FTSE 250 sized business. Previous responsibility for internal audit activities is not essential but candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a commercial orientation and the ability to influence decision making within the Executive team.

This client is not currently considering individuals from heavily regulated industries such as financial services.

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