Head of Risk

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Pulsant Full time

Based Edinburgh or Maidenhead/Reading

**Pulsant’s aim is to deliver the UK’s next-generation Edge platform, through its geographically dispersed and inter-connected data centres. We are here to assist our clients on their digital transformation journey, allowing them to better utilise modern technology. Our focus is on delivering highly resilient data centre, network, and cloud hosting services, and sustainability is never far from our minds. The role being recruited for here is critical to our success.**

**Role context and purpose**:
The Head of Risk & Assurance will hold an important leadership role within Pulsant and be responsible for leading our approach to risk, risk management, reporting and the assurance frameworks across the business. The role will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will provide regular communication and updates to the Executive Leadership Team. You will be tasked with ensuring that our business is fully compliant with all relevant legislation, regulation and codes of conduct and be responsible for proactively driving and ensuring delivery of the Pulsant’s continuous compliance and regulatory commitments.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Establish, develop, lead, and motivate the Risk and Assurance team.
- Assist the ELT with quantifying and setting the business’s appetite for risk.
- Work closely with business managers to ensure that Pulsant’s risk management framework is robust.
- Ensure that the provision of risk management information is timely, accurate and complete to the ELT and other forums within the business.
- Design, implement and manage the business-wide compliance framework, including our Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Design and develop regular risk and compliance monitoring policies, procedures, and practices, and importantly performing internal audits.
- Develop and embed a strong risk management culture in business.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and relevant codes of conduct.

**Skills & Experience**
- Knowledge of the following standards:

- ISO9001
- ISO14001
- ISO27001
- ISO50001
- Considerable experience of risk management frameworks and practices
- Experience in: delivering an internal audit process, data protection and Health & Safety risk management
- Proven track record of operating at a senior management level
- Other qualifications/certifications appropriate to the role, would be desirable e.g.
- CISM
- CRISC
- ISO internal auditor
- IOSH



  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Concept Resourcing Full time

    **Head of Risk & Assurance** **£75-80k + benefits** **Edinburgh, Scotland OR Reading, South-West England** I am working with a fantastic tech MSP as they continue a journey of growth and development. We are looking for a Head of Risk and Assurance to head up governance, compliance and risk management across the business. You will be given autonomy and...

  • Risk Actuary

    6 days ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Oliver James Associates Full time

    Oliver James are currently working with a Scottish based Insurer in their search for two Risk Actuarial professionals. The client are going through an exciting time of growth and are investing heavily into their middle management layer of the business. The two roles are: Risk Modelling Manager: - Credit Risk Modelling - Calibration of market and...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Lorien Full time

    **OPERATIONAL RISK ASSOCIATE -INITIAL CONTRACT TO 2024 - INSIDE IR35** **Our leading public sector client is looking to hire a experienced Operational Risk Associate** Job Description:Role Profile: - Support the Head of Operational Risk in embedding improved risk management practices, and to ensure work is undertaken to ensure the Bank is fully aligned to...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Lorien Full time

    **INVESTMENT RISK ASSOCIATE - INITIAL CONTRACT TILL MARCH 2024 - INSIDE IR35** **Our leading public sector finance client is looking for a highly skilled Investment Risk Associate.** **Job Description**: Role Profile: - Assist the Head of investment Risk in implementation of investment risk framework for the Bank's investment portfolio. - Enhance &...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom A.S.A Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Have Investment Risk experience? Working within Banking and Finance Sector and love it but need something more fulfilling? Something same but let's say in Public Sector helping them improve public sector finance. Working with a public sector client who is looking for a Interim Investment Risk Associate who can work with the Head of Investment Risk and assist...

  • Corporate Risk and Compliance Manager

    Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 2 days ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom HRC Recruitment Full time

    Risk and Compliance Manager – Edinburgh – 40-45k Do you have a risk and compliance background? A leading legal firm is looking to bring on a Risk and Compliance Manager into a newly created role. The successful candidate will lead an existing team, reporting into the head of Risk and Compliance, and take ownership for daily running of operational...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom HRC Recruitment Full time

    Risk and Compliance Manager – Edinburgh – 40-45k Do you have a risk and compliance background? A leading legal firm is looking to bring on a Risk and Compliance Manager into a newly created role. The successful candidate will lead an existing team, reporting into the head of Risk and Compliance, and take ownership for daily running of operational...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Bridge of Hope Full time

    ** Legionella Risk Assessor - Scotland** **Job Location** **Edinburgh/ Glassgow / Dundee, Scotland, EH12 9DB** We are looking for an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor focusing on the water industry. You'll be responsible for carrying out legionella risk assessments manually and electronically, ensure that risk assessment paperwork and reports are...

  • Head of Operational Resilience

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom M&G Full time

    We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. Head of Operational Resilience & First Line Risk - PIA The role holder supports the Head of Operations in the delivery, maintenance and management of PIA’s Operational...

  • Head of Operational Resilience

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 6 days ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom M&G Full time

    We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. Head of Operational Resilience & First Line Risk - PIA The role holder supports the Head of Operations in the delivery, maintenance and management of PIA’s Operational...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Department of International Trade Full time

    The UK’s space sector is critical to delivering over £350bn of services across the economy reliant on Space and space-based services. Space continues to increase in importance to the UK’s economy and national security, with exports and inward investment playing a key role in this. This role of Deputy Head of Space offers an opportunity in one of the...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom NatWest Group Full time

    Join us as a Risk IRB & IFRS9 Modelling Manager This is a key role where we’ll look to you to lead the development and maintenance of quantitative models used in the bank’s risk frameworks You'll have the chance to supervise the day-to-day operation of analysts in your team, giving depth and variety to your development You'll be joining a team with...

  • Head of HR

    4 days ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Registers of Scotland Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 252223**Salary**: - £52,359 - £65,103- Plus membership of the Civil Service Pension scheme**Job grade**: - Grade 7- C1**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - RoS - Corporate - People & Change**Type of role**: - Human Resources**Working pattern**: - Full-time**Number of jobs available**: -...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom ASA Recruitment Full time

    Do you have project management experience with demonstrated expertise in planning and risk management and a proven track record in improving performance and driving results and looking for a new contract opportunity? ASA are currently recruiting for a Planning and Risk Manager to join a Public Sector inquiry on an initial 6-month contract, with...

  • Head of Platforms

    2 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Redrock Consulting Full time

    Head of Platforms (API Platform Build) – High Level - (Excellent Package) – Edinburgh – FinTech – New! "Excellent package including great bonus & benefits" A leading organization requires a Head of API Platforms to join its fantastic growing team. An excellent opportunity to be the driving force in APIs within a global enterprise. The ideal...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Meraki Full time

    **Risk, Governance, and Frameworks Analyst (Financial Services)** Permanent Edinburgh Meraki Talent’s Financial Services client are shortlisting for an Governance and Frameworks Analyst to join their growing team in Edinburgh on a permanent basis. The role holder will be responsible for the management of risk framework, including oversight and embedding...

  • Risk Co-ordinator

    6 days ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Hymans Robertson LLP Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Risk Co-ordinator to join our team on a permanent basis. The primary purpose of the role will be to work closely with our second line of defence risk management team and our supplier management team to support their work. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in these areas to grow their knowledge...

  • Sustainability Risk Analyst

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 3 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom M&G Full time

    We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. Context for the role: The post holder will sit within the second line of defense (2LoD) risk function in the Organisational Risk team. This team is tasked with identifying and...

  • Operational Risk Manager, Vice President

    Found in: beBee jobs GB - 3 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom myGwork Full time

    This inclusive employer is a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.This role requires an experienced operation risk manager with more than 5 years' experience in similar financial services and...

  • Head Of Platforms

    3 weeks ago


    Edinburgh, United Kingdom Redrock Consulting Full time

    Head of Platforms (API Platform Build) - High Level - (Excellent Package) - Edinburgh - FinTech - New!"Excellent package including great bonus & benefits" A leading organization requires a Head of API Platforms to join its fantastic growing team. An excellent opportunity to be the driving force in APIs within a global enterprise. The ideal candidate will...