Senior Enterprise Risk Manager
Hybrid (North East)

A leading UK insurer is seeking a Senior Enterprise Risk Manager to join its evolving Risk function. This is a high-impact role providing second-line oversight and challenge across a broad enterprise risk landscape, supporting senior leaders in making informed, risk-aware decisions.

The Role

• Deliver independent Line 2 oversight across enterprise risks, including operational, financial crime, insurance, legislative, and regulatory risk
• Provide clear, outcome-focused risk opinions into governance forums, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
• Partner with business leaders to embed risk-informed decision-making across the organisation
• Lead initiatives to strengthen risk culture, enhance risk data and MI, and drive forward-looking risk practices

Candidate Profile

• Experience in enterprise risk within Financial Services (General Insurance advantageous)
• Strong ability to interpret complex risk issues and communicate them clearly and effectively
• Proven capability to influence at senior level, with experience driving capability and setting high standards
• A structured, pragmatic approach with a focus on delivering meaningful business impact

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus and annual review
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options
• Pension contribution up to 12%
• Private medical cover and comprehensive wellbeing support
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where risk is viewed as a strategic enabler, within a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports both performance and development.