155 Risk Manager jobs in London

Main Purpose of the Role:

As a risk manager you will leverage your strong quantitative and qualitative skills to enhance and embed the risk management framework. Collaborating with senior leadership and contributing to global risk initiatives, you will play a crucial role in supporting risk governance, reporting, and internal control processes.

Context of the Role:

As part of a focused Risk team of three, this role offers broad exposure across the business and opportunities for professional development. You will be involved in a wide range of activities that includes internal model validation, ORSA, and regulatory deliverables, while working closely with actuarial, underwriting, and other core functions. The position also involves regular interaction with group-level stakeholders and supports both local and Group-wide risk initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Model Validation:

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of the internal model validation process, including planning, execution, documentation and reporting, ensuring its independence, robustness, and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Proactively identify topics and areas requiring in-depth assessment
• Undertake the identified deep dives to analyse these areas and deliver the report to the appropriate governance forums (Risk Committees and Board)

Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA):

• Contribute to the full ORSA lifecycle, including he development, execution of stress and scenario testing stress and scenario testing, business planning analysis, and risk profile assessments and the documentation of such activities

Risk Management Framework & Governance:

• Actively contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the risk management framework through systematic review, analysis, testing, and reporting on risk and control evaluations
• Contribute to group-wide risk projects and regulatory deliverables, such as Group Risk & Control Assessments, Group Scenario Testing and Group Deep Dives
• Facilitate risk assessments across the Group, including the analysis of current mitigations to key risks, identification of emerging risks, root cause analysis, and scenario analysis, reviewed against risk appetite statements and tolerances
• Support the annual cycle of risk and control assessments
• Support the preparation and delivery of insightful and timely risk reports for internal stakeholders (Risk Committees and Board) and external regulatory bodies (Lloyd’s and PRA)

Actuarial & Loss Modelling Liaison:

• Collaborate effectively with the Actuarial & Loss Modelling Function to ensure that modelled risks are thoroughly understood and effectively embedded within the broader risk management system

Stakeholder Management & Challenge:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders across all business and service units, providing risk management guidance, challenge, and consultation
• Provide robust and independent challenge of underwriting, loss modelling & actuarial activities

Training & Development:

• Undertake regular training and development initiatives for colleagues to enhance awareness and understanding of risk management principles and practices

Competencies:

Communicating, Negotiating & Influencing:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk matters clearly and concisely to various audiences
• Experience in presenting and communicating effectively at Committees, Boards, or similar forums
• Proven ability to tactfully and appropriately question and challenge the business at all levels (including Senior Management and Directors) and present considered and balanced risk opinions, findings, and recommendations

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills:

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, fostering collaborative working relationships across diverse teams
• Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanour

Results Orientation & Execution:

• Excellent planning and organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and drive projects to completion, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and task management
• Strong ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently, taking responsibility for meeting deadlines and ensuring work is to a high standard
• Ability to work under pressure
• A strong focus on completing activities to meet internal and external reporting deadlines, with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach and a commitment to developing collaborative relationships with business stakeholders

Problem Solving & Analytical Skills:

• Demonstrates initiative in identifying and addressing issues, performing thorough analysis, and developing effective solutions
• Adopts a pragmatic and proportionate approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

Experience & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in risk management within the general insurance industry, ideally with a strong understanding of actuarial principles gained through previous actuarial roles (e.g., pricing, reserving) or close collaboration with actuarial teams
• Experience within the Lloyd's Market is highly desirable
• Broad understanding of the current risk management environment and awareness of key developments in risk management best practice
• Technical understanding of insurance risk principles and practices
• Experience in preparing high-quality reports and presentations for Senior Management, Committees, and Board review
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CII, IRM, IFoA) or a relevant university degree is required

Are you an experienced Risk professional ready to influence senior leaders and challenge the status quo?

We’re looking for a strategic Group Risk Manager to own and develop risk practices, focusing on Customer Operations and/or Technology risk.

What you’ll do:

• Be the trusted Risk Management expert for key business units, partnering with execs to embed and enhance the Risk Framework

• Lead risk assessments, governance meetings, and risk reporting to Audit Committees

• Drive compliance with FCA and GFSC regulations while promoting a risk-aware culture across the business

• Own and evolve aspects of the Risk Management Framework to best-in-class standards

• Support and deputise for senior Risk leadership when needed

What you bring:

• Extensive senior-level Risk Management experience

• Strong knowledge of FCA and GFSC regulatory requirements

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive level

• Commercial awareness and confidence in complex, strategic discussions

• Resilience, self-motivation, and a solutions-focused minds

Reach out for further details.

Job Title: Risk Manager

Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)

Department: Risk

Reporting to: Vice President of Risk

Salary: C. 70k

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Risk and Compliance team as a Risk Manager within the safeguarding function. The role involves leading the risk review process and collaborating with multiple stakeholders across the business to enhance the organisation’s risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust risk management programme aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Conduct risk assessments and collaborate with internal teams to identify and evaluate potential threats
• Manage the Risk Register and ensure accurate documentation of risk-related information
• Define and implement effective risk management processes and procedures
• Formulate risk responses and mitigation strategies with risk owners
• Promote risk control and prevention strategies across the organisation
• Perform control analysis and testing to assess effectiveness
• Identify and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Control Indicators (KCIs)
• Engage with senior stakeholders to integrate risk and compliance into business operations
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments
• Deliver training programmes on risk and compliance policies
• Maintain comprehensive risk and compliance documentation

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a risk management role
• Proven experience managing data protection programmes across international operations
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and assessment methodologies
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Experience presenting risk insights to senior leadership

Risk Manager – South London

Permanent | Hybrid | Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits

A purpose-driven organisation in the healthcare sector is seeking an experienced Risk Officer to join its head office team in South London. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for embedding and evolving a comprehensive risk governance framework aligned with international standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and developing the country risk appetite and tolerance levels
• Supporting functional governance across clinical, legal, finance, IT, operations, and compliance
• Acting as a key liaison between country leadership and international risk functions
• Leading the country risk committee and overseeing the country risk register
• Driving cultural change towards proactive and embedded risk management
• Supporting internal audit and enterprise risk processes
• Contributing to strategic planning, governance reporting, and M&A due diligence

The successful candidate will bring:

• Prior experience in corporate governance or risk management within a regulated or complex environment
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• A strategic mindset and operational awareness
• Relevant qualifications in risk, business, or related fields (a Master’s degree and/or risk-specific certification is advantageous)

This is an opportunity to shape risk culture and capability within a values-led organisation that places community and care at the heart of its mission. The role offers hybrid working, excellent benefits, and clear scope to influence at both local and international levels.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a fluent MANDARIN speaker who has a background in CREDIT RISK gained in corporate banking. It's an ideal role for someone who has been steadily building up knowledge and expertise in this area and is now looking to take the next step of their career whilst also leveraging language skills. The team you will join is close knit and very high performing and this role is regarded as a key appointment.

TITLE : Mandarin speaking Credit Risk Manager
Salary : 80,000-90,000 ( depending on experience) + excellent benefits
Company : International Banking
Job Title Credit Risk Manager
Location Central London
Work style : Fully office-based
Summary details You will join the high performing Credit Risk team of this global organisation that works with corporate clients providing risk analysis on syndicated or bilateral loans and checks for regulatory compliance. Their Chinese business is growing rapidly, and the organisation now needs a fluent Chinese speaker to jong this fast-growth team, but friendly , team
Duties :

• Analyse : Undertake "deep dive " risk assessments for corporate clients and financial institutions
• Reporting : ensure that credit risk exposure is accurately monitored daily, and reported .
• Stress-test the risks: Constantly measure, re-assess and check the risk exposure of the entire portfolio
• Check for when credit limit breaches are reported and recommend actions
• Help to structure potential transactions to mitigate risk
• Compliance : Ensure UK regulatory compliance
• Make sure that appropriate credit risk management controls, systems, policies and procedures are robust and in place
• Manage credit risk documentation ( eg Credit proposals, ensure tax risk policy is in place)
• Have full documentary compliance oversight
• Review/check/Stay ahead :monitor the economic news and market information

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree
• At least 4 years credit risk experience gained in wholesales corporate banking
• Solid compliance background & knowledge of the UK banking regulatory framework
• Fluent Mandarin and English

Operational Risk / ORMF / RCSA / Risk / PRA / FCA / Regulatory / Framework / Operational Resillience / Finance / Bank / Banking / Building Society / Financial / Insurance / London / Hybrid / START ASAP

Operational Risk Manager

Financial Services
Location: London (Hybrid role)
Start: ASAP
Type: Permanent, full-time
Competitive Base + Benefits

We are supporting a growing financial services firm preparing to become a UK-licensed bank. They’re now hiring a Senior Operational Risk Manager to embed and put into practice an established Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) as they move into their next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embed the existing Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) across the business
li>Lead and manage the RCSA process - identify, assess, and monitor key operational risks
• Support delivery of the Operational Resilience strategy, including scenario testing and risk mapping
• Develop and implement supporting policies, procedures, and controls
• Promote strong risk culture and work closely with senior stakeholders

What You’ll Need:

< i>Proven Operational Risk experience within financial services or banking
• Strong understanding of RCSA and Operational Resilience
• Ability to translate frameworks into day-to-day practice
• Confident drafting and rolling out policies and procedures
• Experience working in a regulated environment (PRA/FCA)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm on the path to becoming a UK bank, with the chance to make a real impact from day one. Apply now using the links provided for consideration!

The Product Risk Manager will closely assist the Head of Product Risk and Governance in the implementation of the banks strategy in line with product risk appetite and demonstrate compliance. This team assist the Banks SME team in the banks development and launching of products.

Client Details

Innovative and market leading digital bank, based in London.

Fantastic role for a candidate with Product Risk experience or FLOD candidate with retail, fintech or consumer banking experience.

Description

The Product Risk Manager will:

• Support with ensuring all new product initiatives are steered through the governance structure and that we move swiftly and safely
• Support with ensuring existing and back book product reviews are completed by 1st line product owners at the right cadence and to the requisite standard
• Assist the SME business in delivering good outcomes and maintaining a strong control environment - with regular documentation, calibration, review, testing and timely action completion
• Support with ensuring relevant, up to date and accurate MI to measure and monitor risk and report to relevant committees
• Assist with maturing and embedding training and development framework for product risk
• Help 1st line solution/ product owners execute their risk management responsibilities
• Engage and collaborate with Second Line risk across the bank and Group Head of Internal Audit to create a coherent risk view.

Profile

A successful Product Risk Manager should have:

• Experience in Banking or Financial Services, ideally within Business/SME banking
• Familiarity with managing SME product risk in 1st LOD environments covering Conduct Risk topics across product governance, marketing and finprom, vulnerable customers, complaints etc.
• Background in a regulated financial institution
• Proven ability to apply regulatory and data-driven insights to solve business problems
• Skilled in analysing and interpreting complex regulatory frameworks, including overlapping or conflicting regulations
• Adaptable and solutions-focused in fast-changing environments
• Brings curiosity and a collaborative mindset to driving outcomes
• Commercially aware, with sound insight into business priorities and strategic drivers
• Thinks ahead and plans strategically
• Works effectively with stakeholders at all levels to achieve shared goals

Job Offer

• Competitive salary across AVP-VP level, please enquire.
• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your professional growth.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Product Risk Manager, we encourage you to apply today

This is a fabulous opportunity for a fluent MANDARIN speaker who has a background in CREDIT RISK gained in corporate banking. It's an ideal role for someone who has been steadily building up knowledge and expertise in this area and is now looking to take the next step of their career whilst also leveraging language skills. The team you will join is close knit and very high performing and this role is regarded as a key appointment.

TITLE : Mandarin speaking Credit Risk Manager
Salary : 80,000-90,000 ( depending on experience) + excellent benefits
Company : International Banking
Job Title Credit Risk Manager
Location Central London
Work style : Fully office-based
Summary details You will join the high performing Credit Risk team of this global organisation that works with corporate clients providing risk analysis on syndicated or bilateral loans and checks for regulatory compliance. Their Chinese business is growing rapidly, and the organisation now needs a fluent Chinese speaker to jong this fast-growth team, but friendly , team
Duties :

• Analyse : Undertake "deep dive " risk assessments for corporate clients and financial institutions
• Reporting : ensure that credit risk exposure is accurately monitored daily, and reported .
• Stress-test the risks: Constantly measure, re-assess and check the risk exposure of the entire portfolio
• Check for when credit limit breaches are reported and recommend actions
• Help to structure potential transactions to mitigate risk
• Compliance : Ensure UK regulatory compliance
• Make sure that appropriate credit risk management controls, systems, policies and procedures are robust and in place
• Manage credit risk documentation ( eg Credit proposals, ensure tax risk policy is in place)
• Have full documentary compliance oversight
• Review/check/Stay ahead :monitor the economic news and market information

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree
• At least 4 years credit risk experience gained in wholesales corporate banking
• Solid compliance background & knowledge of the UK banking regulatory framework
• Fluent Mandarin and English

The Product Risk Manager will closely assist the Head of Product Risk and Governance in the implementation of the banks strategy in line with product risk appetite and demonstrate compliance. This team assist the Banks SME team in the banks development and launching of products.

Client Details

Innovative and market leading digital bank, based in London.

Fantastic role for a candidate with Product Risk experience or FLOD candidate with retail, fintech or consumer banking experience.

Description

The Product Risk Manager will:

• Support with ensuring all new product initiatives are steered through the governance structure and that we move swiftly and safely
• Support with ensuring existing and back book product reviews are completed by 1st line product owners at the right cadence and to the requisite standard
• Assist the SME business in delivering good outcomes and maintaining a strong control environment - with regular documentation, calibration, review, testing and timely action completion
• Support with ensuring relevant, up to date and accurate MI to measure and monitor risk and report to relevant committees
• Assist with maturing and embedding training and development framework for product risk
• Help 1st line solution/ product owners execute their risk management responsibilities
• Engage and collaborate with Second Line risk across the bank and Group Head of Internal Audit to create a coherent risk view.

Profile

A successful Product Risk Manager should have:

• Experience in Banking or Financial Services, ideally within Business/SME banking
• Familiarity with managing SME product risk in 1st LOD environments covering Conduct Risk topics across product governance, marketing and finprom, vulnerable customers, complaints etc.
• Background in a regulated financial institution
• Proven ability to apply regulatory and data-driven insights to solve business problems
• Skilled in analysing and interpreting complex regulatory frameworks, including overlapping or conflicting regulations
• Adaptable and solutions-focused in fast-changing environments
• Brings curiosity and a collaborative mindset to driving outcomes
• Commercially aware, with sound insight into business priorities and strategic drivers
• Thinks ahead and plans strategically
• Works effectively with stakeholders at all levels to achieve shared goals

Job Offer

• Competitive salary across AVP-VP level, please enquire.
• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your professional growth.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Product Risk Manager, we encourage you to apply today