Chief Risk Officer
Core
Drive the risk agenda, governance infrastructure, and second-line defense (Compliance, Data Protection, Financial Crime) for DUAL UK, ensuring alignment with the Howden Group approach.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Builds
Risk and control frameworks, compliance programs, and assurance plans for a UK insurance underwriting agency
Domain
Insurance / Reinsurance / Risk Management / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Risk management framework design, regulatory compliance (SMCR), financial crime prevention, data protection oversight, second-line assurance, stakeholder management, strategic planning, team leadership, policy development
Preferred skills
Experience in regulated insurance environments, knowledge of UK legislation, ability to challenge management on risk issues
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Ensure effective operation of the Risk and Control Framework across regulated entities; Act as key contact point for regulators; Oversee Compliance Advisory, Data Protection, and Financial Crime functions; Guide the Second Line Assurance programme; Manage the Risk & Compliance team; Develop and implement risk metrics and reporting to the Board
Seniority
Senior, Executive Committee member