Head of Risk

6 months ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom Verastar Limited Full time

**Role Profile**

Supported by the General Counsel, the Head of Risk Management will deliver and implement an effective Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy, enabling our Group, which has five regulators - Ofcom, Ofgem, Ofwat, WICS and the FCA - to minimise operational and other surprises, seize opportunities for process improvement and gain competitive advantage. The role requires strong commercial awareness and the pragmatic implementation of risk in a commercial setting.

**Responsibilities of the role**
- Implement and lead our Verastar Group Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy
- Work closely with the business to coordinate and assist in the implementation of a Risk Management policy / framework, delivering a consistent approach across the Group
- Establish Verastar’s ‘risk appetite’ and ensure that risk approach is followed
- Chair and drive an informed and effective Internal Risk Committee (IRC), established to help the Executive to fulfil its enterprise risk management responsibilities. The IRC should create a clear delineation between risk management by front-line teams and risk oversight conducted by the risk function. The IRC will develop actionable reporting around the critical risks and how they are being managed
- Be responsible for the development and maintenance of the risk & control self-assessment tools and dashboards, including, at the appropriate time, the introduction of fit-for-purpose software, e.g., a Governance, Risk & Compliance IT system
- Work with the General Counsel to embed a risk-aware culture, supporting the Board, Executive and Senior Leadership team to understand and address the risks to business strategy and operations
- Assist with managing the risk incident processes
- Perform root cause analysis following risk incidents, using outputs to identify emerging risks
- Maintain processes, policies, procedures and records which meet business and regulatory requirements and provide regular risk reports to the board/the Risk and Ethics Committee/other stakeholders
- Horizon scan to increase awareness of risks affecting our business, ensuring the Executive/Senior Leadership team are kept up to date with regulatory, legislative and best practice changes. their obligations and how they impact the Group
- Act as a role model for Verastar’s operating standards and values at all times.

**Success Measures**
- An effective enterprise risk management plan is in place, allocating the appropriate amount of resources dependant on the size of the risk and focusing on the most important risks
- Risk management KRIs /metrics are in place to track and measure the risks within the business
- Risk policies and strategies are successfully implemented, and objectives are met over time
- Risks are identified as early as possible, helping the business to avoid or mitigate that risk in the future and/or minimise its impact
- Reduced vulnerability to adverse events
- Dialogue between equity partners, board and senior leaders is properly focused and in sync with how the business is run and risk managed
- Internal reviews are used effectively to ensure internal controls are working properly, with reports identifying weaknesses and recommendations

**Experience**
- Implemented and led an effective ERM strategy in a medium or large business, preferably one with regulatory requirements
- Previous experience managing and leading risk professionals
- Relatable and positive experience of working in a fast-paced, constantly changing organisation
- Proven history of building and maintaining strong relationships and using strong interpersonal skills and ability to gain credibility to build, lead and manage the risk framework
- Significant experience conducting risk assessments within multiple categories of risks e.g. operational, financial, governance, strategic, external and outsourcing (third-party risks)
- Demonstrable knowledge of current risk management models, developing KRI’s, assessing control effectiveness, and developing management and board reporting
- Ability to effectively manage a sizeable workload with the requisite organisational skills.

**Skills**
- The drive and resilience required to influence the direction and support change.
- Team player with a track record of building strong, effective working relationships both internally and externally.
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written), able to work at all levels of the business with the confidence and credibility to gain and maintain respect.
- Common sense and pragmatic approach when providing advice, with an ability to find commercially minded appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work independently, with mínimal supervision.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a "can do" approach and a high level of initiative and persistence.
- The desire to continually learn and to improve both self and the team.
- The ability to help others develop and grow in their roles.
- Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to

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