Head of Risk Strategy

Social network you want to login/join with: Location: This role could be based in either our London, Telford, Birmingham or Edinburgh offices with time spent working in the office and at home. Flexible working: All of our roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. Closing Date: 12.6.25 Salary and benefits : Up to £140,000 dependant upon experience plus bonus potential, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more. The Role As Head of Risk Strategy, you will join a forward-thinking line 2 team that seeks to integrate risk thinking into the heart of strategic decision making across the Group. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to have exposure to the senior management team in Phoenix and to provide insight and perspectives that will influence strategic thinking. The role will report to the Risk Strategy and Transformation Director and be part of a senior leadership team that is helping to redefine how a strong risk strategy can be a driver for value and growth. What are we looking for? Responsible for enterprise risk management framework (RMF) that aligns with the strategic objectives of the Group; and sets standards and principles for risk management that align with industry best practice and have a pragmatic application in the business. Lead and facilitate thinking with senior management to integrate internal and external risk considerations into strategic thinking and business planning processes; and work closely with colleagues in Risk to drive a cohesive consistent and simple way for the business to identify, assess and react to new and evolving internal and external factors that could impact the Group’s strategic objectives, business plan or operating model. Drive practices and reporting in the RMF that actively connect risk insights with what matters most to the business and supports high quality conversations and decision making. Lead on the communication of key risk information at an enterprise level which provides a crystal clear view on top and emerging risks; and lead on the messaging in external communications such as the Annual Report and Accounts. Lead and advocate a culture of strategic thinking in the Risk Function with strong focus on what matters most to the Group and driving innovative tech enabled solutions for risk managementThis includes enhanced forward-looking risk capabilities using data, scenario analysis, and macroeconomic modelling. Senior leader in the Financial Services sector with deep understanding of the life and pensions sector. Experienced in developing and executing enterprise-risk strategies that have a pragmatic application to the strategic objectives of the firm, its business plan and operating model Have strong familiarity with the regulatory requirements affecting risk management in life and pensions. Proven ability to engage, influence and challenge at Board and Executive level. Commercially astute with a strategic forward-thinking mindset that adds and protects long term value. Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a track record of building strong internal networks. What We Offer Opportunity to shape risk strategy at one of the UK’s most significant and respected long-term pensions & savings groups. Who are we? We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked. We’re the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We’re a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we’re not done yet. We want to hire the whole version of you. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we’ve advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can help you to be at your best. Please note that we reserve the right to remove adverts earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr