Head of Risk

We’re looking for a Head of Risk who thrives on building robust frameworks, leading high-performing teams, and driving real organisational impact. This is a critical leadership role where you’ll shape and embed a best-in-class risk, governance and compliance environment across the Acorn Group.

Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid

What You’ll Do

• Lead and evolve the Group’s risk management and governance framework
• Develop a risk-based governance programme focusing on key risks
• Build and embed risk identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring
• Oversee governance lifecycle: planning, monitoring, reporting
• Partner with senior stakeholders to integrate risk into decision-making
• Develop risk appetite, registers and reporting frameworks
• Lead operational resilience and risk strategy
• Oversee incident management and control improvements
• Collaborate with internal audit on key risks
• Provide reporting to Board and committees

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in risk, compliance and governance leadership
• Knowledge of FCA regulation
• Experience with enterprise risk frameworks
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Understanding of SMCR and AML frameworks

Benefits

• Maximum of 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with additional buy/sell options
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via the internal platform
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs

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