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    Risk Manager - United Kingdom - First Central Services

    First Central Services
    First Central Services United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    We're First Central Insurance & Technology Group (First Central for short), an innovative, market-leading insurance company. Data drives us. It fuels our outstanding distribution, finance, technology and legal services.

    Our underwriting skills are built on data expertise; But, it's the people inside and outside our business that power us.

    They make us stand out, help us succeed.

    Do you have solid demonstrable experience in Risk Management within a complex and regulated environment? We're looking for a Group Risk Manager who excels in partnering and influencing with business stakeholders, has the know-how on project management and is the subject matter expert (SME) in risk and control self assessments .

    You'll monitor and evaluate risk exposure across the First Central Group, providing Boards and Senior leadership with challenge, support and guidance as to the implementation of the Risk Framework.

    We're in West Sussex, Manchester and Gibraltar - but we're big on flexible working , you'll spend most of your time working from home, with a day a week in the office.

    But of course, it's your choice - if you prefer to be in the office more - that's good with us too.

    Influencing and networking with senior people to achieve consensus and collaboration is one of your strengths
    Your knowledge of trends in the insurance industry relevant to Risk Management and Corporate Governance are the tools of your trade
    Act as the Risk Management SME and business partner for the relevant business unit, working with the relevant Executives & Senior Leadership to support and challenge their implementation of the Risk Management Framework
    Lead the Risk & Control Self-Assessment process for the relevant business unit, liaising with the relevant Executive & Senior Leadership to challenge their view of risk in their spans of control
    Provide specialist Risk Management support and challenge leading to the identification and assessment of new risks and associated controls across the Group
    Serve as primary point of contact for implementation of the Risk Management Framework within the relevant business unit, liaising with risk owners, executives and senior leadership on the application of this within their areas of control
    Lead the monthly Pillar Governance meetings held by executives, acting as the Risk Management lead in these
    Support the preparation, review and submission of Risk reporting to Audit Committees
    Own named aspects of the Risk Management Framework, and lead development of these to best-in-class standard, syndicating these with executive stakeholders across the Group, gaining approval for these and leading implementation of these aspects across the Group
    Support Group companies and relevant operational departments to embed Risk Management within business processes and ensure they are appropriately owned and controlled
    Raise awareness of the benefits of effective Risk Management throughout Group companies
    Monitoring Board approved Risk Appetite and that Tolerances are adhered to by management
    Regular review of the Risk Management Programmes to ensure adherence to the Risk Framework
    Deputise for the Head of Risk & Risk & Compliance Director as required
    Liaison with Group companies Compliance Officers, Internal and External Auditors as appropriate
    Attend Group companies Audit & Risk Committees when required
    Extensive Risk Management and experience at an appropriate level.
    Experienced in building relationships with senior management.
    Influencing and networking with senior people to achieve consensus and collaboration.
    Up-to-date knowledge of trends in the insurance industry relevant to Risk Management and Corporate Governance requirements.
    Specialist technical knowledge of risk management techniques.
    Personal impact in business and technical discussions at all levels.
    Resilient to challenge from senior levels whilst building and maintaining relationships.
    Capacity and credibility to assess risk MI and where appropriate recommend/negotiate the continuance/closedown of business decisions.
    Specialist, current and in depth technical knowledge of at least one specific area relevant to the business.
    Broad commercial and strategic awareness.
    Sound, high level planning skills.
    Knowledge of best practice in risk, business continuity and corporate governance.
    Relationship building skills.
    Appreciates and is sensitive to cultural diversity.
    Develops and utilises a network of senior contacts, providing advice on risk across the organisation.
    Effective at influencing own manager, colleagues and business management.
    Able to deal with any business concerns or relationship issues.
    Actively participates in business initiatives and project teams.
    Delivers quality products consistently against agreed targets, timescales and budgets.
    Takes responsibility for own actions, performance and development.
    Identifies ways in which the business can improve and raises suggestions appropriately.
    Responsive to business requests.

    Demonstrates the courage to take decisions up to the maximum level of their authority, balancing short and long term needs.

    Logical and systematic approach to analysis of symptoms and causes, identifying key issues, underlying trends and interrelationships.
    Demonstrates in-depth understanding of the key factors influencing the business, internally and externally.
    Has a good understanding of the UK business drivers and strategy.
    Has the capacity to think across a range of business functions and systems.
    We're happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process.

    As part of our Women in Finance Charter pledge, we've committed to having 30% of women in leadership roles by the end of 2023.

    Simply Health Cash plan. Reclaim the cost of your eye tests, dental, physiotherapy and more
    Flexible Bank Holidays
    Eight flexible bank holidays; Electric Car Scheme
    Plug into our Electric Car Scheme for a deal with insurance, road tax and servicing
    Flexible Working
    We're flexible; most roles let you mix office and home working.
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