Chief Risk Officer

4 weeks ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Zurich Full time
Chief Risk Officer

Zurich Assurance Ltd is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to fill the role of Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for our Life insurance business in the UK. This pivotal position supports the Life CEO and Board in facilitating the appropriate management of risks within ZAL and is responsible for the adoption of Group Risk Management processes and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of the risk strategy, appetite, and policy that meet regulatory requirements.
  2. Understand the commercial drivers of the business and have the capability to critically evaluate and challenge business strategies and plan delivery.
  3. Maintain an appropriate risk framework and risk culture to meet the risk strategy, appetite, and policy requirements of the ZAL Board, in alignment with UK and Zurich Risk Policy.
  4. Oversee the performance of the ORSA ('Own Risk and Solvency Assessment') and review the appropriateness of the minimum capital requirement being held.
  5. Oversee the implementation of and adherence to the risk strategy, appetite metrics, policy requirements, and processes set by the ZAL Board, including prudential risk elements.
  6. Undertake risk assessments of, and provide risk opinions on, operational and strategic plans, and material changes to ZAL's risk profile.
  7. Oversee the design and operational effectiveness of ZAL's risk systems and controls to maintain a strong internal control environment.
  8. Provide oversight to operational resilience planning activities, ensuring that it is supported by appropriate and proportionate systems, resources, and procedures from a risk perspective.
Requirements:
  1. You will either have extensive understanding of and exposure to the UK Business, market, and regulatory environment or be a CRO in a large, complex business within a heavily regulated market with Life Insurance experience.
  2. Risk Management, Quantitative Risk, and Controls expertise.
  3. Possess the ability to skillfully navigate the dual role of a pragmatic business partner while independently questioning decisions when necessary.
  4. A dynamic, proactive individual who will have a strong voice, able to bring constructive challenge alongside the CEO and Board in leading the ZAL business.

This role is a Senior Management Function (SMF) role under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), which is subject to regulatory approval. The successful candidate will be offered the position subject to the successful completion of Regulatory Reference requirements.

At Zurich, we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. We're passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable, and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK.

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