Head of Governance & Enterprise Risk

Salary: £60,000 per year

Kind Consultancy is working with a large, successful Financial & Property Services business which is currently seeking a Head of Governance & Enterprise Risk to join their Birmingham office.

The Head of Governance & Enterprise Risk will report to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, managing a small team of Risk & Governance subject matter experts and focussing on evaluating and improving the effectiveness of Risk Management, Control and Governance processes, with key responsibilities including:

* Developing a “risk appetite” framework that provides appetite statements in line with business strategy.

* Leading on building a risk control self-assessment framework across the business.

* Analysing risk management activities carried out across the business and presenting findings

* Reporting on emerging risks, risk control adequacy and effectiveness and recommending improvements to Senior Management.

* Leading the Enterprise Wide Risk Management processes and policy for the business

Our ideal candidate for the Head of Governance & Enterprise Risk opportunity:

* Has 2+ years of experience in an Enteprise Risk Management role that has involved managing stakeholders across all levels of seniority and facilitating meetings and workshops for Operational and Senior Management levels

* Has 5+ years of working in roles involving maintaining up to date knowledge of the legislative and regulatory landscape

* Holds a relevant industry qualification such as an Institute of Risk Management certificate

* Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to credibly interact with Senior Management and to influence at all levels

* Is highly organised, able to efficiently multi-task and prioritise their own workload

* Has strong leadership and motivational skills

* Has previous experience of report writing, policy creation and communication

If you’re interested in the Head of Governance & Enterprise Risk opportunity and you have the skills, experience and knowledge we’re looking for, please apply with an updated CV today