Interim Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls

Location: Richmond

Interim Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls (Contract)

Location:

London (Hybrid) 3 days in London Rate: £825 per day Contract Length: 6 Months IR35 Status:
Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls to lead the design and implementation of a robust first line risk and control framework within a complex insurance or financial services environment. This is a high-profile contract role offering the opportunity to work directly with senior underwriting and operations leadership to strengthen governance, risk management and control oversight.

Interim Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls (Contract)

Key Responsibilities Own and embed the Underwriting Risk & Control Matrix (RCM). Ensure clear accountability for risks and controls across the underwriting function. Define and monitor risk appetite, inherent and residual risk positions. Establish governance forums and reporting that provide leadership with a consolidated view of risk exposure and control effectiveness. Develop and implement an assurance framework to assess ongoing control effectiveness.

Design and ope rationalise an effective First Line of Defence (FLOD) model. Drive remediation activities and support continuous improvement initiatives. Prepare and present governance papers to senior committees and executive stakeholders. Interim Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls (Contract) Essential Experience Extensive experience within insurance, underwriting, financial services, or another regulated environment. Strong understanding of the Three Lines of Defence model.

Proven experience developing and managing Risk & Control Assessments (RCAs/RCMs). Experience establishing governance frameworks, committees and reporting structures. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Experience operating in a busy transformation or remediation programmes. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including board and committee engagement. Interim Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls (Contract)

Desirable Experience Certified Manager or equivalent governance/risk qualification. Experience centralising and optimising control operations. Exposure to AI-powered tools and technology-enabled governance processes. Candidate Profile You will be a proactive, resilient and commercially minded leader capable of operating autonomously while managing multiple priorities. You will thrive in a regulated environment and have a proven experience of building practical governance and control frameworks that deliver measurable risk reduction.

Underwriting Governance Insurance Risk & Controls First Line of Defence (FLOD) Risk & Control Framework Operational Risk Lloyd's Market Governance & Assurance Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Interim Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls (Contract)

Location:

London (Hybrid) 3 days in London Rate: £825 per day Contract Length: 6 Months IR35 Status:
Outside IR35 Immediate/Short Notice Start Preferred