Head of Risk (SMF4) - Insurance in United Kingdom

Job description

Head of Risk (SMF4)

Insurance

Remote (UK)

To £110k + bonus

Looking for your first Head of Risk role?

Or perhaps you're already at that level but looking for greater flexibility to work from home?

This niche insurer is enjoying a period of significant growth and is now looking to appoint their next Head of Risk (SMF4).

We’re interested in speaking to people already operating at this level and those looking to step up into their first Head of Risk role.

The firm operates a fully remote working model meaning you can work from home full-time.

What you'll be doing

Leading a small team and operating as a key member of the Executive Management Team, you'll help formulate and drive the firm's business strategy.

You’ll develop and lead the firm’s Risk strategy in alignment with business objectives and regulatory expectations and serve as the owner of the Risk Management Framework, ensuring the effective identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of risks.

You’ll ensure the risk framework actively supports the execution of the business strategy, enabling growth and innovation while maintaining appropriate safeguards.

In addition, you’ll provide strategic advice and challenge to the Board on all strategy, risk and regulatory matters.

What you'll need

You’ll be an experienced Risk specialist from the Insurance arena who is commercially driven with a proven track record of adding value by taking a holistic, long-term view.

You’ll have an experience of FCA and PRA regulations and possess demonstrable experience of managing Enterprise Risk frameworks in a proportionate, fast-paced environment.

You'll also need a good understanding of balance sheet risk management and Solvency II and will possess excellent stakeholder management skills.

Interested?

If so, click apply and send over your CV.

Not got an up to date CV? Don’t worry, you can always give me (Mark) a call on 0121 274 0357 for a confidential discussion or email me at mark.wilson@willowresourcing.co.uk telling me that you’re interested. We’ll pick it up from there.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

13-09-2025

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