Risk Oversight Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne

Reporting to the Head of Risk, the Risk Oversight Manager plays a key role in providing independent second‑line oversight across the business and supporting the ongoing development and embedding of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF).

What you’ll be responsible for

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of SBG’s Risk Management Framework, providing advice and guidance on risk management requirements.
• Partner with the business to identify, assess and document key, emerging and horizon risks.
• Provide constructive challenge to risk assessments, ensuring an accurate understanding of the organisation’s risk exposure.
• Monitor key risk exposures through trend analysis, risk indicators, assurance activities, horizon scanning and issue management.
• Support the development of effective and proportionate controls, actions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Produce high‑quality risk reporting and governance papers, ensuring key risks are appropriately escalated and communicated.
• Conduct risk oversight reviews, identifying areas for improvement and recommending enhancements to risk and control processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to proactively manage priorities and drive effective risk management outcomes.

What you’ll need

• Demonstrable experience in risk management, risk oversight, audit, compliance or risk framework delivery.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence senior stakeholders across the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear analysis, convey complex information and deliver training or coaching.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Collaborative approach with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to governance standards.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently, using initiative to manage workload and priorities.
• Experience within Financial Services and/or the Insurance industry (desirable).

Our Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
• Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
• Flexi‑time
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
• Electric vehicle – salary sacrifice scheme
• 100's of exclusive retailer discounts
• Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
• Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
• Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
• Life Assurance – 4 times your salary
• 25% Car Insurance Discount
• 20% Travel Insurance Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Community support day