Head of Risk

Overview

Seeking an experienced Head of Risk to lead and evolve the global approach to enterprise risk management, ensuring risk and opportunity informed decision-making supports strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and strengthen a culture where risks and opportunities are actively identified, understood, and managed.
• Support strategic decision-making by evaluating risk and opportunity in line with organisational priorities and risk appetite.
• Lead the ongoing continuous improvement and implementation of the organisation's global enterprise risk management framework.
• Oversee the procurement and management of a comprehensive global insurance programme.
• Lead and manage a small specialist team and build strong relationships with external insurers, brokers, and other key partners.

Required Experience

Significant senior experience in enterprise risk management and insurance within an international organisation. Proven ability to support complex, strategic decision-making. Ability to identify, assess and advise on risk, and translate risk insights into strategic opportunities and organisational value. Experience enabling leaders to take informed risks, not just mitigate them. Excellent influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical capability and ability to effectively communicate complex risk analysis to stakeholders. Ability to manage complexity with clarity and focus. Effective leadership and team management skills.

Qualifications

Relevant qualification in Risk Management

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