At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk strategy and management across the organisation, shaping a strong risk culture.
- Company: Dynamic insurance platform focused on innovation and strategic leadership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape risk management.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team and influence senior decision-makers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving effective risk strategies in a forward-thinking environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in risk leadership within the insurance sector and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Eames are exclusively partnered with an Insurance Platform to appoint a Head of Risk reporting directly to the Risk Director. This is a strategic leadership role where you will help shape how risk is identified, managed and embedded across the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll provide insight and challenge to support informed decision-making while building a strong, forward-thinking risk culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and develop the organisation’s risk strategy, ensuring it supports business objectives.
- Identify, assess and manage operational, financial, regulatory and emerging risks.
- Provide clear risk reporting and insight to senior leadership and the Board.
- Strengthen risk frameworks, processes and governance across the business.
- Lead and develop a high-performing risk team, promoting continuous improvement.
- Drive effective enterprise-wide risk reporting and escalation.
- Manage corporate insurance programmes, working with insurers and external partners.
- Oversee insurance negotiations and claims management, including complex risk areas.
About You
- You’ll be an experienced risk leader with strong knowledge of risk frameworks, governance and best practice.
- Experience working in the insurance sector.
- Understanding of UK regulatory requirements and the ability to operate in an FCA-regulated environment.
- A track record of building effective risk strategies and leading teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to identify trends and risks.
- A calm, objective and pragmatic approach when managing complex challenges.
Head of Risk in City of London employer: Eames Consulting
As a leading Insurance Platform, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, while our collaborative culture encourages innovative thinking and strategic risk management. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a supportive atmosphere where your contributions directly impact the success of the organisation.
