Strategic Enterprise Risk Specialist – 2nd Line

Canadalife; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance company in Hertfordshire is seeking an Enterprise Risk Specialist to support senior management and deliver risk management frameworks. Candidates should have experience in life insurance or financial services, strong communication skills, and be knowledgeable in operational risk. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a pension scheme and medical insurance, in a company that values personal and professional development.

Benefits

competitive salary

generous pension and bonus scheme

private medical insurance

life assurance

personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in life insurance or wider financial services sector preferred.
• Experience in enterprise and operational risks monitoring and reporting.
• Experience with 2nd Line of Defence risk oversight activities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex reporting accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of risk identification and reporting across UK Division.
• Review and assess risk event descriptions and root cause analysis.
• Communicate reporting requirements to Business Partners and management.
• Ensure compliance with operating policies and standards.
• Participate in annual assurance review plan for the Risk Function.

Skills

excellent communication skills

strong knowledge of operational risk

interpersonal and networking skills

attention to detail

self-motivated

Education

relevant risk management qualification

Job description

A prominent insurance company in Hertfordshire is seeking an Enterprise Risk Specialist to support senior management and deliver risk management frameworks. Candidates should have experience in life insurance or financial services, strong communication skills, and be knowledgeable in operational risk. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a pension scheme and medical insurance, in a company that values personal and professional development.