Head of Risk & Controls - Insurance
London | Hybrid
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Risk & Controls professional to join a growing insurance business in a newly created position.
This is a highly visible role focused on strengthening the organisation's controls environment, overseeing assurance activity and working closely with senior stakeholders to embed effective risk management across the business.
Duties
- Lead the Risk & Controls framework.
- Oversee Internal Audit relationships.
- Coordinate assurance programmes and monitor the effectiveness of controls.
- Support Board and Committee reporting.
- Work with senior leadership to embed a proactive controls culture.
- Build strong relationships across the business to challenge constructively and drive accountability.
Experience required
- Senior experience within Risk & Controls within Insurance.
- A strong understanding of governance, risk management and control frameworks.
- The confidence and gravitas to influence senior stakeholders and Executive-level audiences.
- Experience managing assurance programmes, audit oversight or control remediation.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex issues into practical solutions.
- Experience within the London Insurance Market, Lloyd's or an MGA would be advantageous
This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, shape a developing assurance function and work within a collaborative, fast-paced environment with excellent long-term career prospects.