Head of Enterprise Risk in Central Bedfordshire

Job description

Head of Enterprise Risk Management - c.£140,000 + Benefits

Location: Hybrid 3 days office

An established and growing financial services group is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Enterprise Risk Management to lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of its Risk Management Framework.

This strategic leadership role is central to embedding a proactive and commercially aware risk culture across the organisation. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to the Executive and senior leadership teams, ensuring that risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed in line with regulatory expectations and best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Framework Development
• Design, evolve, and embed the organisation’s Risk Management Framework in line with regulatory standards and industry best practice.
• Champion a forward-looking risk culture that supports business agility and resilience.
• Provide horizon scanning and scenario analysis to inform strategic planning.
• Risk Governance & Reporting
• Lead the development and maintenance of risk appetite statements aligned to business objectives.
• Oversee governance of risk committees, preparing insightful risk reporting and thematic analysis for Board and Executive stakeholders.
• Deliver regular reporting on key and emerging risks, ensuring clear visibility and accountability.
• Engagement & Collaboration
• Partner with business leaders to provide expert risk guidance and challenge.
• Build strong working relationships across the three lines of defence to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Support continuous improvement through training, awareness, and engagement initiatives.

About You:

• Proven experience in enterprise or operational risk management within financial services, ideally with exposure to regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory expectations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Commercially minded, analytical, and able to translate complex risk information into actionable insight.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Central Bedfordshire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

18-10-2025

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