Job Title: Risk Manager
Location: Hybrid - Remote/London
Department: Compliance & Risk
Reports To: Head of Compliance & Risk
Rate: Up to £600pd Inside IR35
Contract: Initial 6 months with extension/perm possibilities
Start Date: Mid/End of Jan

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Risk Manager to join our Compliance & Risk team. The successful candidate will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organisation, develop risk management strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of risk awareness.
Experience in remediation and implementation work in an Asset or Investment Management business is very desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Identification and Assessment:
- Identify current and emerging risks affecting the organisation.
- Conduct risk assessments to evaluate impact and likelihood.
- Maintain and update the organisation's risk register.

Risk Mitigation and Management:
- Develop and maintain risk appetite statements.
- Create risk metrics, including Key Risk Indicators and Risk Thresholds.
- Implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
- Monitor and adjust risk controls as necessary.
- Embed risk management practices into daily operations with business units.

Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal standards.
- Monitor regulatory updates and assess business impact.
- Collaborate with compliance and internal audit teams on regulatory requirements.

Risk Reporting:
- Prepare and present risk reports to senior management, committees, and boards.
- Provide insights on risk trends and recommend strategies.

Business Continuity and Resilience:
- Develop and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Ensure operational resilience against disruptions.

Training and Awareness:
- Conduct risk training and awareness programmes for staff.
- Foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability.

Collaboration:
- Liaise with internal teams (compliance, operations, IT, legal) and external stakeholders.
- Provide risk-related insights for cross-functional projects.

The client is looking for an immediate start, therefore the interview process will be 1 round only. if you align well to the above and have recent experience within an Asset/Investment Manager, please apply for the position.

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