Operational Risk Senior Manager

We are working with an established life insurance business looking to appoint an experienced Operational Risk Senior Manager.

This is a broad role offering the opportunity to influence risk management practices across the business, working closely with senior stakeholders and providing both technical expertise and practical guidance.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a range of operational risk activities, including:

• Reviewing and developing operational risk frameworks, policies and controls.
• Monitoring risk exposures and ensuring appropriate reporting and escalation.
• Providing constructive challenge to business teams on risk management matters.
• Supporting risk assessments, incident management and control improvements.
• Preparing risk information for senior management and governance committees.
• Contributing to wider risk projects and initiatives.

The Candidate

We are interested in speaking with experienced operational risk professionals who can demonstrate:

• A strong background in operational risk within a regulated financial services environment, ideally insurance.
• Experience developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Good knowledge of risk assessments, internal controls and risk reporting.
• The confidence and credibility to work effectively with senior management.
• A practical, commercially aware approach to managing risk.
• Experience of leading colleagues or coordinating work across different teams.

Knowledge of life insurance regulation, including Solvency II, would be advantageous.

This opportunity will suit someone who enjoys a varied remit, combines technical knowledge with strong interpersonal skills and is comfortable taking ownership of their work.

There will be no visa sponsorship on this role.

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