Risk Manager

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Greater London is seeking a Risk Manager to join their Assurance and Risk Management team as a day rate contractor. This role focuses on maintaining and developing the risk framework, managing risk registers, and monitoring key risk indicators. Ideal candidates will have experience in the Lloyd’s market, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Risk Management or Insurance. The organization values integrity and collaboration, promoting innovative thinking among its team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in Risk Management within Lloyd’s/London Market.
• Familiarity with prudential requirements (Lloyd’s, PRA, Solvency II/UK).

Responsibilities

• Drive risk awareness and training across the business.
• Keep our risk universe and controls updated.
• Coordinate risk and control assessment cycles.
• Develop and report on key risk metrics.
• Identify and analyze risk events.
• Prepare materials for risk committees and stakeholders.
• Contribute to regulatory processes.
• Lead strategic initiatives related to ESG and climate risks.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Collaborative mindset

Proactive approach

Results-driven attitude

Education

Degree, Master’s, or professional qualification in Risk Management or Insurance

Tools

Enterprise risk platforms (e.g., Decision Focus)

Job description

Responsibilities

Risk Manager – Join Our Assurance & Risk Management Team - DAY RATE CONTRACTOR ASAP START

Are you passionate about helping businesses navigate uncertainty and build resilience? We’re looking for a Risk Manager to join our dynamic Assurance / Risk Management function and play a key role in shaping our risk strategy.

Why This Role Matters

Our Risk Management team acts as the second line of defence, ensuring our Risk Framework Policy is robust, effective, and aligned with our business objectives. You’ll help us stay ahead of emerging risks and support the business in managing and measuring risk.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain & Develop the Risk Framework – Drive risk awareness and training across the business.
• Manage Risk Registers & Controls – Keep our risk universe and controls up to date and aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Lead Risk Assessments – Coordinate risk and control assessment cycles with business owners.
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators – Develop and report on risk metrics that matter.
• Investigate Incidents – Identify, elevate, and analyze risk events to ensure lessons are learned.
• Deliver Risk Reporting – Prepare materials for committees and stakeholders.
• Support ORSA & Internal Model Reviews – Contribute to regulatory and assurance processes.
• Drive Strategic Initiatives – From stress testing to ESG and climate risk projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: in Risk Management within Lloyd’s/London Market.
• Education: Degree, Master’s, or professional qualification in Risk Management or Insurance.
• Skills: Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with prudential requirements (Lloyd’s, PRA, Solvency II/UK).
• Tech: Experience with enterprise risk platforms (e.g., Decision Focus).
• Mindset: Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven.

Our Values

We expect all colleagues to act with integrity, diligence, and fairness, observing regulatory standards and delivering good outcomes for customers.

Additional Company Details

We work from the office 4 days per week as we believe that this allows us to build on our entrepreneurial foundation, where we promote and foster innovative thinking throughout the organization, knowing that the very best ideas are more often born to those who are closest to the task. “We’re better when we’re together”

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role