Head of Risk

Overview

In this Head of Risk role, you will own and evolve a risk strategy to safeguard our assets and reputation across a growing insurance and tech-driven business. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping risk-aware decision making and leading a high-performing risk team. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on management of UK corporate programmes and E&O insurance, driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. You’ll work to enable innovation while maintaining robust controls in a regulated environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work
• 25 days annual leave (+ option to buy 5)
• enhanced parental leave
• private medical insurance (BUPA)
• pension matching up to 5%
• life assurance (4x salary, option to 10x)

Responsibilities

• Own and implement a tailored risk strategy aligned with company needs
• Identify and prioritise operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risks with forward-looking insight
• Prepare and present risk reports to department heads, senior management, and the Board
• Lead and develop a high-performing risk management team
• Oversee enterprise-wide risk reporting to surface issues for decisive action
• Independently lead UK corporate insurance programmes and coverage across activities
• Lead insurer negotiations to secure favorable terms and oversee end-to-end E&O claims process

Key requirements

• Expert in risk management frameworks and methodologies
• Strong understanding of regulated financial services and insurance market operations
• Deep knowledge of UK regulations and insurance principles; eligible for FCA Certified Manager
• Proven leadership with experience building risk strategies from the ground up
• Collaborative with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Highly analytical with data-driven decision-making
• Resilient under pressure and objective when facing challenges

• collaboration
• influence at senior levels
• strategic thinking
• risk management frameworks
• data analysis and trend identification
• FCA regulatory knowledge

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