Business Risk Manager

Rev & Regs are recruiting for a new ‘Business Risk Manager’ role on behalf of a leading Wealth Manager in London.

The role holder will support 1LOD senior management in embedding the Group Risk Management Framework.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver effective risk management through engagement with senior management and risk committees, leading RCSAs, control reviews and risk assessments.
• Provide constructive challenge on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, risk management activity and remediation plans.
• Proactively collaborate with 2LOD and 3LOD, acting as a conduit for RCSA, assurance and Audit activity.
• Monitor current and emerging risks, risk events, issues and themes, ensuring appropriate escalation and follow-up with relevant Business and Area Heads.
• Support the business with risk event reporting, root cause analysis, issue management and timely implementation of remedial actions.
• Provide insightful, timely and accurate risk reporting and management information to key governance forums and senior stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain meaningful Key Risk Indicators and Key Control Indicators in line with Group standards.
• Support Risk Champions through appropriate guidance, training and ongoing engagement.
• Ensure risk management principles are appropriately embedded within change and project activity.
• Undertake ad-hoc risk assessments and gap analyses in response to significant events or emerging risks.

About you:

• Strong technical knowledge and significant experience in risk management.
• Broad understanding of enterprise risk management, with Wealth Management experience preferred.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with executive and senior stakeholders.
• Confident communicator, able to produce clear, insightful management information and reports.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to share information and ideas effectively.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and able to work well under pressure and to deadlines.
• Good awareness of industry developments, emerging risks and regulation, with relevant risk qualifications desirable.

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 pa

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in City of London office)

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