Overview
In this Junior Risk Adviser role, you help protect and strengthen risk governance, regulatory compliance and insurance programs across the firm. You will support risk, governance, regulatory and claims activities and contribute to the enterprise risk management framework. You’ll work with Legal, Finance, HR and Information Security teams on risk assessments, monitoring and reporting to build a proactive risk culture. The opportunity offers exposure to cross-functional projects and senior stakeholders in a global professional services setting. You will grow by tackling strategic risk initiatives and data-driven insights.
Responsibilities
- Support the operation and development of the firm's enterprise risk management framework
- Assist with risk assessments, reviews and risk-related projects
- Monitor risk mitigation actions, KRIs and other risk management activities
- Research emerging regulatory, technological, geopolitical and market risks
- Prepare materials for management, committees and governance forums
- Support review and maintenance of firmwide policies, standards and guidance
- Assist regulatory compliance and monitoring activities
- Coordinate the external appointments process
- Develop risk communications, training and awareness initiatives
- Support continuous improvement and lessons-learned activities
- Assist with professional liability claims and global insurance programme renewals
- Maintain risk, claims and insurance records and reporting
- Produce management information and analyse data to identify trends
- Contribute to dashboards, risk metrics and reporting tools
- Engage with stakeholders and coordinate risk initiatives
- Provide coordination and administrative support to global risk stakeholders
Key requirements
- Experience in risk, compliance, governance, legal, audit, regulatory or other professional services environments
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative approach with ability to build relationships with stakeholders
- Interest in risk management, governance, regulation and professional ethics
- Curious, proactive and motivated to learn in a supportive environment
- analytical thinking
- organisational skills
- problem-solving
- enterprise risk management
- risk assessments and monitoring
- data analysis and reporting
Junior Risk Adviser in London employer: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Freshfields is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Manchester that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the firm provides opportunities for professional development and encourages the use of cutting-edge technology in compliance monitoring. The inclusive culture and focus on merit ensure that all employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the firm's success.
Contact Details:
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Recruitment Team
