Why this role stands out
This hybrid Enterprise Risk Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape risk oversight within a reputable financial services firm, with a competitive salary of circa £60,000. You'll thrive here if you are adept at developing robust risk frameworks and providing independent challenge, contributing significantly to strategic decision-making and embedding strong risk management practices across the business. This is an excellent chance to enhance your skills and make a tangible impact in a supportive environment.
Quick overview
Job description
Fixed Term Contract
Circa 60,000 per annum
Bristol.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Enterprise Risk Manager to strengthen risk oversight within a financial services business.
Working within the second line of defence, you'll support the development of risk frameworks, monitor risk appetite, identify emerging risks and provide independent challenge to support effective decision-making.
You'll work closely with stakeholders across Risk, Finance, Treasury and the wider business, helping embed strong risk management practices.
Location: Bristol - hybrid working, with two days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Support second-line oversight across enterprise, financial and operational risk.
- Maintain and enhance the Risk Management Framework, Risk Strategy and Risk Appetite Statement.
- Monitor risk exposures, identify emerging trends and assess cross-risk impacts.
- Undertake regulatory horizon scanning and assess potential business implications.
- Provide risk insight and challenge across projects, change initiatives and business activities.
- Produce clear risk reporting to support senior-level decision-making.
- Promote risk awareness and best practice, particularly across Finance and Treasury.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships while maintaining independent oversight.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in financial services, ideally within enterprise, prudential or second-line risk.
- Strong knowledge of risk frameworks, risk appetite, risk strategy and RCSAs.
- Understanding of the three lines of defence model.
- Ability to identify interconnected risks and turn analysis into practical recommendations.
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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