Head of Risk

1 week ago


London, United Kingdom Gem Partnership Ltd Full time

**Role**:Head of Risk

**Salary**:£90,000 - £110,000 + 15% Bonus

**Location**:London

My client rapidly is a rapidly growing financial services organisation who deliver a range of solutions to corporate clients. They are seeking a Head of Risk to join the business.

You will...
- Oversee our comprehensive risk management program, assessing and identifying risks that could impede the reputation, safety or security of the organization
- Work accross UK and Europe and with the Compliance, Risk and Audit Manager to conduct risk assessments, collecting and analysing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends.
- Establish policies and procedures to identify and address risks in the organizations services and departments
- Review, update and implement an overall risk management process
- Review and assess risk management policies, frameworks and protocols; makes recommendations and implements modifications and improvements.
- Recommends and implements risk management solutions such as insurance, safety and security policies, business continuity plans, or recovery measures.
- Draft and present risk reports and proposals to executive leadership and senior staff.
- Perform a risk evaluation: looking at our previous handling of risks, and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the company such as costs and legal requirements
- Conduct policy and compliance audits, which will include liaising with internal and external auditors
- Review any new major contracts or internal business proposals
- Build risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the company

**Person Specification**
- 5+ years financial services compliance experience, in a management or senior role within Risk
- You will have a formal Risk Management qualification
- Knowledge of MIFID 2
- Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, where non-routine and/or complex issues are common
- Demonstrate strong moral and ethical principles

My client is offering a compelling package and alongside this they provide exciting career opportunities. This is a rare opportunity to have a significant impact within a fast-growing business. The role will be office-based at their London offices.

If you feel you have the qualities my client is seeking, please forward your CV indicating your current package to Graeme Parker at GEM Partnership or for a discreet conversation call our Newcastle office.
- GEM Partnership are acting as an employment agency on this vacancy_



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