Senior Risk Manager

West Midlands Permanent £70,000 - £84,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Risk Manager role in this private equity backed business requires an individual with a keen eye for detail, who is proficient in leading and managing risk and compliance related operations within the company. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of risk management strategies, ensuring alignment with regulations and guidelines.
  • Private equity backed business
  • Newly restructured team

About Our Client

The company is a leading force in their sector, delivering a range of services across the nation. Employing over 5,000 dedicated professionals, this firm is committed to providing the highest standard to its customers.

Job Description

To develop, implement, and maintain robust risk management frameworks and controls across the organisation, ensuring proactive risk identification, mitigation, and regulatory compliance to safeguard the organisation's assets, reputation, and operational continuity. Risk Management Framework: Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively across all functions.

Risk Assessment & Controls: Conduct regular risk assessments and support the Finance and Operations functions with enhanced risk controls, focusing on continual improvement.

Process Documentation: Establish, maintain, and continuously improve process maps and a key risk controls matrix.

Policy Ownership: Own the risk and control framework, ensuring alignment with best practices and coaching Finance and Operations teams on compliance.

Regulatory Compliance: Maintain awareness of regulatory responsibilities and adhere to CQC/GDP/NMC/GPHC/ICO standards as relevant to the role.

Risk Reporting: Prepare, update, and maintain a dashboard reflecting the status of identified risks, controls, and ongoing improvement initiatives.

Audit Preparation: Support the preparation of the annual external audit by ensuring accurate and timely risk management documentation.

Cross-functional Partnership: Build quality partnerships with business units and improve cross-functional communication to ensure a comprehensive approach to risk mitigation.

Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements through the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) process, fostering a continuous improvement mindset within the team.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Senior Risk Manager' should have:

  • Professional Qualifications: Risk, Audit, or Accounting Qualifications
  • Experience: Significant experience in a risk management or internal audit role, ideally within a fast-paced environment. Our client will consider candidates from all sectors.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in risk management frameworks, financial controls, and management accounting.
  • Process Improvement: Proven experience in process improvement and implementing effective change management.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience in team management, coaching, and performance management.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to critically analyse complex business situations, plan strategically, and make data-informed decisions.
  • Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate risk management strategies clearly to diverse stakeholders.

What's on Offer

  • An annual salary range of £70,000 - 84,000
  • Car allowance
  • 25 days holiday leave
  • Immediate Private Medical Insurance
  • Death in service benefit equivalent to 4 times the salary.
  • Pension contributions at 6%.
  • Hybrid - 1 or 2 days a week in the office.



Our client will also consider someone on an interim basis.If you are a dedicated professional seeking a rewarding career in this sector, this is an excellent opportunity to grow and contribute to a reputable firm. We encourage you to apply for the Senior Risk Manager position in the Midlands.

Contact
Lucy Williams
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6635516
Phone number
+44 121 634 6928

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Williams
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6928
Job reference
JN-012025-6635516