Group Risk Manager - Insurance

THE COMPANY: Our client is a dynamic global broker that provides specialist insurance, reinsurance and capital markets advisory services. THE RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the effective maintenance and application of the Group s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) system with specific responsibility for the ongoing development of key aspects of the ERM framework Input into the development of all aspects of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework to meet the demands of a rapidly growing global business. Responsible for the line management of a Group Risk Analyst. Mentor a Group Risk Analyst as part of succession and contingency planning. Conduct risk analysis through monitoring of risk events and emerging risks for specific business areas of the Business and its international subsidiaries, as agreed with the Group Risk Director. Partner relevant, agreed business areas, providing support, advice and challenge in the execution of their risk management responsibilities to enhance their risk management maturity and further embed risk management culture. Ensure that risk issues are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved. Analyse relevant risk data and implement appropriate reporting to enable senior management to keep appraised of risk issues. Manage and ensure effective communication of the status of risks, controls and exposures to all relevant stakeholders, Boards & Committees as agreed with the Group Risk Director. Assist in annually reviewing the ERM methodologies, tools and techniques. Attend relevant Project Steering Committees and Change Management forums as the risk representative to provide appropriate second line oversight and challenge. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Strong knowledge of risk management best practice and emerging risk management developments within financial services International risk management experience desirable. Proven experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships on risk matters with regulators. Experience of operating effectively at senior management level and of influencing Board/senior management and other stakeholders. Sound understanding of regulation and legislation requirements. Excellent IT skills and ability to pick up new systems quickly. For further information, please contact Eleanor Gowling