Enterprise Risk Manager

We are looking for an Enterprise Risk Manager to join our team, with the main focus being on oversight, governance, and driving the strategic execution of Enterprise Risk management framework. Given the lean nature of the team, you will have significant autonomy, wide exposure across the business, and the opportunity to lead, influence, and shape our risk capability as we scale.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide expert advice and counsel on complex enterprise and operational risk-related matters across the business; Partner with senior stakeholders across key functions to identify, evaluate, challenge, and manage key risks and controls; Build strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation to drive strategic risk initiatives, build risk maturity, and foster a strong risk culture; Take end-to-end ownership of core elements of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, including KRIs, RCSAs, Operational Risk Event Management, and risk committee management; Drive continuous improvement and scalability of Risk Governance tools (GRC software) and framework processes; Oversee, prepare, and present high-quality, impactful risk reporting for relevant Executive committees and Board documentation; Provide guidance, coaching, and direction to team members (including Risk Analysts/Senior Analysts) to support their development and drive team outcomes; Track and challenge risk actions, ensuring business owners have appropriate guidance to resolve root causes within agreed target dates

Requirements

Proven, deep experience in Enterprise or Operational Risk Management within financial services, risk consultancies, or Big 4 environments; Typically 5+ years of relevant work experience in Enterprise or Operational Risk Management, with demonstrated progression into managerial or senior advisory responsibilities; Strong strategic acumen, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear business impacts; Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, capable of influencing and constructively challenging senior management; Curiosity, good judgement, ability to break down problems and imagine solutions; Enthusiasm about AI and its potential to support the role; Hands-on expertise with Enterprise/Operational Risk Management tools (GRC software), alongside high proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite; Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, own outcomes, and mentor or manage team members effectively; Able to take ownership of redesigning departmental workflows, using AI to automate complex tasks and drive operational efficiency; Competently able to identify high-impact AI use cases and implement advanced prompting techniques to solve multi-layered business challenges

Nice to have

Experience in SME lending, fintech, or fast-paced digital lending environments is highly desirable

Benefits

Flexibility: benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family; Health: private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP; Wealth: life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching; Development: dedicated annual learning allowance; Lifestyle: electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans; Award-winning parental leave policies; Barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches in the London office