Head of Insurance Risk

A qualified and highly experienced insurance professional who is an insurance subject matter expert to manage the Schroders Group insurance programme; a major financial lines placement and a global general insurance programme.You will have a strong knowledge of at least two sectors from; pan‑European real estate programme, employee benefits assurance or captive reinsurance.You are a motivated initiative‑taker who is keen to learn and explore the risk profile of the business, looking for insurance and risk transfer solutions to answer the requirements of the Group and its business units.About SchrodersWe’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we’ve been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.The baseWe moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre and we have everything we need to work flexibly.The teamWorking within the Risk and Compliance team, the role involves contact with every aspect of the business in 36 countries. Your colleagues are highly skilled Asset Management, Wealth and Investment Property professionals. There will be regular contact with Legal, Workplace, People & Culture, Governance and Management teams. There will be significant interaction and management of relationships and workflows with the insurance brokers’ service teams.What you’ll doFunction as the subject matter expert on insurance within SchrodersSet strategy for Insurance Risk functionHave responsibility for the renewal of the Group insurance programme in line with Group’s risk appetite and budget targetsMaintain Group’s insurance procurement oversight policy and the Insurance Risk function’s Risk and Control Assessment registerOversee management of the Group’s Fund D&O programmeOversee the Real Estate insurance programme in UK, Europe and AsiaReport at Board level on insurance topics and for the Group insurance programme renewalBe responsible for all insurance claims and control the process from notification to settlementManage the strategic direction of the captive insurance companyDevelop the employee benefits insurance programmeManage response to a significant volume of insurance enquiries including; client due diligence, contract review, supplier review, and regulatory reportingConduct supplier selection tenders in line with Group’s procedures and be the high-level liaison point for relationships with insurers and insurance brokersPromote the profile of Schroders in the insurance marketPresent on insurance topics to the Group and lead the annual insurance market renewal presentationMaintain professional knowledge and keep abreast of insurance market developments. Identify and take advantage of opportunities to make connections between insurance market and business unitsManage and develop Group Insurance ManagerThe knowledge, experience and qualifications you needACII or IRM qualificationExpert knowledge of financial lines insurance and good knowledge of global general insurance plus two sectors from real estate insurance, employee benefits assurance and reinsurance captivesEvidence of taking responsibility to complete complex tasks or projectsEnsure financial security and stability for Schroders through risk transferCost controlThoughtful and expert professional supportLead by exampleActively collaborate across the businessContinuous innovation and improvement approachThe knowledge, experience and qualifications that’ll helpExcellent knowledge of the insurance market and developed professional networkEnglish is the global language for Schroders but some proficiency with other languages will be an advantageImportant level of competence with technology to have the ability to examinate and manipulate data from multiple sources, perform analysis and create recommendations.Previous working experience in or for Asset Management, Wealth Management, Banking or Real Estate sectorsWhat you’ll be likeEnthusiastic about insuranceKeen to understand how the business operatesSociable and excited to network with new people and teamsDemonstrate attention to detail with accuracy at meeting time scalesCapable of identifying errors and troubleshooting by finding solutions or seeking adviceWe recognise potential, whoever you areOur purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.About UsWe’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.Job InfoJob Identification 652Job Category Risk Compliance & AuditPosting Date 10/23/2025, 08:22 AMLocations 1 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU, GB #J-18808-Ljbffr