Working closely with the Head of Risk and CRO, this role will be helping with developing and embedding a robust risk management framework across Actuarial, Finance, Pricing & Underwriting & Claims functions.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Foster the development of the organisation’s Insurance & Financial Risk appetite to ensure they are aligned to the company’s strategy in order to advise business decision making

• Co-ordinate ORSA Stress & Scenario testing

• Assist in the development and delivery of the annual Model Validation Plan, ensuring appropriate alignment with external Validation activity

• Providing second line of defence oversight of and challenge to the business to identify, measure, handle, supervise and report on key Insurance & Financial risks.

• Promote awareness of risk management and understanding across the business.

• Actively propose and assist in the implementation of improvements to overall data analytics.

• Provision of experienced support and advice; providing a risk opinion where required

Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in a related subject area, e.g. finance, insurance, actuarial

• Depth of knowledge of the insurance sector; able to demonstrate an understanding of how business operates and key business processes

• Breadth of knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodology with detailed knowledge and experience of Solvency II; understands current trends and UK regulation, this is desirable.

• Significant track record of delivery as the strategic or operational risk lead/ subject matter authority.

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of pricing/reserving and impact on capital allocation/efficiency

• Knowledge of both the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulatory framework and compliance/governance requirements

• Significant theoretical and practical understanding of risk identification and control Methodologies

• Intellectually agile, good analytical skills and validated ability to think laterally

• Able to challenge constructively across all business levels; naturally curious with good investigative skills and influence key decision makers when required

• Able to develop positive working relationships and work optimally with a wide range of partners, both internal and external

• Able to exercise good judgement and decision making