Risk Governance Manager

Location: Bristol
Job Reference: 1281664
Role Grade: C1 - MSS

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About This Role

Summary of the role

The Risk Governance Manager leads the development and oversight of governance reporting and framework documentation within the Risk Governance Function. By enabling a clear enterprise-wide view of risk and driving enhancements to tooling and reporting, the role supports strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and the maturity of Diligenta’s risk governance capabilities.
  
The role includes direct line management of a team and is pivotal in shaping the future of the Risk Governance function. 

Applications from colleagues in all Diligenta locations are welcome.

Please note, as this is a people leadership role the successful applicant will be supported to succeed in their new role through enrolment in the appropriate level of our Diligenta Leadership 'Step' Pathway (subject to eligibility criteria), designed to drive quality and consistency across the organisation. 

  
What you’ll be doing
  • Lead the Risk Governance team to deliver high-quality oversight, reporting, and framework support aligned to functional objectives
  • Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of RMF documentation, working closely with the Senior Risk Consultant for Framework and Reporting to ensure annual refresh and effective communication
  • Support the development of client and internal reporting to RACC and RMCC, ensuring outputs are insightful, consistent, and aligned with strategic priorities
  • Manage and develop three direct reports, fostering collaboration and capability across the Risk Event, Controls (including ISAE production), and Reporting functions
  • Collaborate with Risk Partnering, Oversight, and Specialist teams to ensure central intelligence is shared and leveraged effectively
  • Partner with the Risk Systems Manager to support the development of risk tooling and explore the inclusion of new technologies to enhance governance and reporting
  • Contribute to the Risk Framework workstream of the enhancement programme, ensuring governance and tooling elements are embedded effectively
  • Engage with senior leaders across the wider Line 2 Function and EMT-level stakeholders to influence and support governance priorities
  • Lead change initiatives related to governance and reporting enhancements, ensuring smooth adoption and alignment with strategic goals
  • Challenge and influence the quality and consistency of risk reporting across Line 2 to ensure it delivers actionable insight
What we’re looking for
  • Professional, academic or skills based qualification that has some relevance to the role profile
  • Organised self-starter with strong leadership capabilities
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to navigate complexity and communicate clearly and concisely
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Reporting writing skills with attention to detail
  • Conversant with best practice enterprise risk management processes and frameworks
  • Technical knowledge of risk management software tools and their use
  • Strong MS Excel and reporting skills
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Risk Management, or related roles within a regulated environment
  • Experience in line management (e.g., performance management, development, and support of direct reports)
  • Exposure to assurance reporting (e.g., ISAE3402) or regulatory risk reporting
  • Experience with risk-based or technology-based qualification or accreditation from an industry body is desirable
  • Insurance industry relevant accreditation is desirable 

  
 

The hiring manager to contact is: Hayley Edwards Email: hayley.edwards@diligenta.co.uk

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