Head of Risk

Our client is seeking a qualified actuary to lead the full 2nd Line Risk function (financial & operational) within a well-established, growth-focused UK insurer.

Reporting to the CRO and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, this is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to the Executive and Risk Committee. You will own the risk framework, provide independent challenge across the business, and oversee Internal Model, governance and regulatory engagement.

You’ll lead a team of financial risk actuaries and operational risk specialists, with a focus on strategic oversight rather than day-to-day detail.

Key requirements:

• Qualified Actuary
• Strong financial risk background (Internal Model experience preferred)
• Board-level governance and validation exposure
• Confident stakeholder manager, able to challenge and influence at senior level
• Proven people leadership capability

Major Internal Model change, regulatory engagement and strategic growth initiatives are underway - offering genuine opportunity to shape the function.

This is a pivotal hire with limited handover, suited to someone comfortable operating at pace in a visible leadership role.

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