Senior Risk Officer (Ref: J10648) Permanent

My client, an international insurance business with offices in Sevenoaks and London, are looking to recruit a Senior Risk Officer. This is a key role as you will be supporting the business in identifying, assessing and managing all current and emerging risk to help the business grow. Responsibilities will include:

– Work with the Chief Governance Officer to develop and implement the departmental business plan
– Work collaboratively with the business to develop company capability around risk governance and decision processes aligned with the risk strategy
– Manage the ongoing maintenance of the risk management framework and enhance this where appropriate
– Manage the risk review process which includes the review of internal controls, emerging risks, loss/near miss reports and risk scoring
– Prepare risk reports/ORSA dashboards for the Board/Risk Committee
– Conduct regular qualitative stress/scenario tests on strategic, insurance, credit, liquidity, market and operational risks
– Provide and undertake analysis of Management Information to identify trends, risks and root causes
– Review risk related policies and where necessary propose modifications based on new developments
– Provide administrative and risk governance support for the Risk Committee
– Liaise with US parent on Group risk matters
– Lead, motivate and develop the Risk team

The successful candidate will possess proven risk management experience from the insurance industry and a good working knowledge of Solvency II.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.