Senior Risk Officer

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation in the financial services sector for an experienced Senior Risk Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a risk management professional to play a key role in strengthening and enhancing an enterprise-wide risk framework, supporting strategic objectives, regulatory compliance, and organisational resilience. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing expert guidance on risk management, governance, controls, and risk mitigation initiatives.

Our hiring partner is a respected and growing organisation within the financial services industry, known for its strong governance standards, commitment to regulatory excellence, and collaborative working environment.

You will join a professional and highly skilled team that values integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation. The organisation promotes a risk-aware culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, build strong stakeholder relationships, and support business success through effective risk management practices.
 

As the Senior Risk Officer, you will:

• Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Maintain and administer the organisation's risk register, key risk indicators (KRIs), and control framework.
• Partner with senior leadership and business units to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational and strategic risks.
• Develop, review, and update risk-related policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Monitor policy review cycles and provide reporting to senior committees and key stakeholders.
• Prepare management information, risk reports, dashboards, and analysis to support decision-making.
• Act as a key liaison between internal auditors and business functions, supporting audit activities and remediation efforts.
• Promote a strong risk culture through training, guidance, business continuity planning, incident management, and risk awareness initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• A degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline, or significant equivalent experience within risk management.
• At least 5 years' experience in risk management, compliance, governance, or a related regulatory function within financial services.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and translate it into practical business solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and committees.
• Proven organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

In return, you will benefit from:

• The opportunity to work with an established and respected financial services organisation.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business initiatives.
• A collaborative and supportive professional environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Involvement in enterprise-wide risk, governance, and regulatory projects.
• A culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.