Head of Risk
About Us
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. We are Direct Line Group - home to some of the country's best-known brands including Direct Line, Churchill, Privilege and Green Flag.
What you'll be doing
Direct Line Group (DLG) has created a new Chief Controls Office (CCO) within the first line of defence as part of groupwide risk and control transformation programme. This provides a unique opportunity to be part of a group of skilled risk professionals that are redeveloping the end-to-end risk and control framework. As a Senior Risk Manager in CCO your role will include:
Key Accountabilities
* Lead on risk management in the assigned business area, acting as a key partner to the Executive/SMF.
* Ensure DLG fosters a culture of risk awareness and controls.
* Extensive experience in leading delivery of risk frameworks, control reviews, and risk profile design.
* Define key actions and lead pieces of work that support CCO and the wider business.
* Drive the root cause resolution of control failures and gaps in the business functions risk and control profile.
* Develop methods to identify key risks that may impact operations or the delivery of the DLG business strategy.
* Build relationships at every level, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
* Communicate complex topics in a relevant and simple way.
* Manage multiple conflicting critical priorities at once.
* Drive first line risk and assurance governance objectives.
* Ownership of Workiva (risk system) and data inputs.
* Develop and deliver reports that provide a real-time compliance dashboard.
* Keep up with emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory change.
* Lead and mentor a team of Risk and compliance specialists.
* Drive collaboration across risk functions, operational teams, and change programmes.
* Manage and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders within DLG and externally.
* Awareness of audit and testing assurance programmes.
* Work closely with the Central Control Testing & Assurance Teams.
What you'll need
* Significant Risk and Controls experience in a highly regulated business environment.
* Ability to undertake risk deep dives including process review and root cause analysis.
* Experience in leading, managing, and delivering governance, risk, and assurance initiatives.
* Strong collaboration, conflict resolution, influencing and negotiation skills.
* Demonstrated ability in strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to engage people through leading by example.
Ways of working
Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone.
What we'll give you
We offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model. Our core benefits include:
* 9% employer contributed pension
* 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance
* Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
* Up to 20% bonus
* EV car scheme
* Private Healthcare
* 30 days annual leave
* Employee discounts and cashback
Being Yourself
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. Discover more at directlinegroupcareers.com
Together we're one of a kind.
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