Head of Insurance & Financial Risk in Surrey

Job description

Head of Insurance & Financial Risk

Edinburgh, Reigate or Newcastle (2 days a week in the office)

Attractive compensation package

Are you an experienced risk leader with a passion for managing insurance and financial risks? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our forward-thinking financial services client as the Head of Insurance & Financial Risk.

Support the Chief Risk Officer in overseeing actuarial reserves, capital projections, pricing and underwriting models, and financial plan forecasts. Lead a team of Risk SMEs to deliver analytical insights and advice on Insurance and Financial risks.

Key Deliverables:

• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure they are engaged and fully aware of fraud risks and the measures in place to mitigate them.
• Manage the ORSA process, including annual report updates and stress testing.
• Plan and execute oversight across Finance, Actuarial, and Pricing & Underwriting.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership, ensuring transparency and accountability

What you will bring:

• Proven experience in a risk management function within a highly regulated financial services environment
• Demonstrable experience in building strong relationships and the ability to pragmatically challenge stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Experience in leading and managing a diverse team, setting performance objectives, and ensuring the achievement of team and personal goals
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to review and challenge actuarial models and assumptions
• Expertise in achieving compliance with applicable Solvency II and other relevant prudential risk rules and guidance
• A strong leader who builds effective teams & brings people on the journey

If you're a financial risk expert within the insurance industry, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to lead and shape the future of risk management at our forward-thinking financial services client.

Apply now and be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Surrey

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English