Chief Business Risk Officer

Overview

In this role, you lead G-Research’s second line of defence, maturing the enterprise risk capability and embedding risk management into technology and operations. You will partner with Engineering, Security and Technology leadership to enable fast, safe execution. You’ll oversee risk across technology, security, operations and corporate functions, using data and automation to improve visibility and decisions. This is a hands-on leadership role with a focus on practical risk management in a complex, innovation-driven environment. Your work shapes how the firm scales risk practices while enabling business growth.

Pay / Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
• Lunch provided via Just Eat for Business
• 30 days’ annual leave
• 9% company pension contributions
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature the second line of defence, providing independent oversight while enabling the business
• Own and evolve the operational risk framework into an embedded, data-driven capability
• Develop a holistic view of risk across technology, infrastructure, security, operations and corporate functions
• Partner with Engineering, Security and Technology leadership to integrate risk management into service design and operations
• Provide independent oversight of security controls, operational resilience, policy compliance and enterprise risk
• Enable the first line to make informed decisions aligned with the firm’s risk appetite
• Use automation, data and AI to improve risk identification, monitoring and reporting
• Oversee operational incidents, material risks and remediation to ensure effective prioritisation and resolution
• Provide clear risk insight and advice to the Executive Management Team and Board
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across Enterprise Risk, Security Risk Oversight, Operational Resilience and Algorithmic Safety

Key requirements

• Significant experience operating and evolving enterprise risk frameworks in complex, technology-led organisations
• Proven leadership experience across security, technology or enterprise risk
• Strong understanding of modern engineering practices, with credibility to engage technical teams
• Experience influencing complex decisions at Executive and Board level
• Ability to balance independent oversight with a pragmatic, business-enabling approach
• Experience leading managers and building high-performing teams
• Experience using automation, data or AI to improve risk management and reporting
• Ability to translate complex technical and operational issues into clear, actionable recommendations

• Pragmatic approach
• Strong judgement and strategic thinking
• Influence and communication with senior leaders
• Automation for risk management
• Data-driven risk monitoring and reporting
• AI-enabled risk insights

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