Head of Risk Reporting

Who we are

People have always been at the heart of St. James’s Place, we value long-term relationships and we are a home for people who care about the future - financially, environmentally and socially. These core values have enabled us to become a leading FTSE 100 Wealth Management company.

**Location**: Cirencester Office

**Employment Type**: Permanent

The role will lead the Risk Reporting team, responsible for ensuring timely risk reporting to executive committees and boards which is high-quality and insightful. The role will further take lead roles in:

- Maintaining and improving the Group’s Risk Management and controls framework;
- Maintaining and improving risk systems;
- Leading and overseeing engagements with Technology and Change business areas on behalf of the Group Risk Management Team.

**What you'll be doing**:

- Be accountable for ensuring effective Risk Reporting, supporting relevant Executive committees and boards
- Develop and maintain the framework and system(s) used for risk data recording, gathering and reporting (key risk indicators, risk registers, risk and control self-assessment, incidents)
- Maintain and contribute to the development of SJP’s Risk Management Framework
- Engage with senior internal customers in the business who own risks to update, refine and embed Risk Appetite Statements at a Group and regulated entity level
- Be the senior risk contact for, and lead a Risk Consultant and Analyst who are Risk Business Partners to, the Technology business area.
- Contribute specialist technical knowledge and business awareness on the development, within the Group Risk team, of other strategic priorities
- Policy Ownership (Risk management policy, Risk Management Framework & Internal controls Framework)
- Support the development of the Risk Reporting team

**What we are looking for**:

- A comprehensive understanding of risk management processes and controls, and previous experience in a risk, audit or compliance based management role
- A proficiency in use and development of user-friendly technology solutions. The ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- Strong communication skills and ability to challenge at Leadership level
- High level of problem solving skills
- Excellent Excel skills, in order to be able to suitably manipulate data to produce and analyse MI.

**Flexible Working**

We understand that employees work best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We value all of our employees and appreciate that everyone is unique, and at one of many stages within their career. Recognising this, we have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle where it can be accommodated, so please ask the question and start a conversation

**Why work for us?**

**Our Rewards**

In addition to an attractive salary and eligibility to participate in the discretionary annual bonus opportunities, you will also receive an excellent benefits package including:

- Non-Contributory Pension - 10% (increasing with length of service) with further pension matching
- Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.
- Best in class terms and conditions including 6 months paid parental leave.
- Private Medical and Dental Insurance
- 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
- Discretionary bonus scheme dependent on company and personal performance, varied by level
- Not applicable to fixed term contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)

**Our Culture**

Our culture is the glue that binds us together - It’s one of our biggest assets and one of the biggest reasons for our success. It’s underpinned by core values of doing the right thing, being the best version of ourselves and investing in long term relationships.

We want to embrace a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences to connect with clients, solve problems and innovate. We raise our voice on the things that matter to us and drive change from the front. Contributing to our inclusive culture is vital, ensuring a space for everyone to be their authentic self, no compromises.

In all we do, we consider how our work affects the communities in which we belong. Over 96% of our group employees are involved in supporting our communities through financial education, charitable giving and volunteering. Over 80% of all our employees and Partners donate each month to our Charitable Foundation, which is now the 3rd largest corporate charity in the UK.

**Our Awards**:
We understand it’s important to be proud of the company you work for, that’s why we’re proud to share with you some of our recent awards:

- Wealth Manager of the Year - Growth Investor Awards 2021
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