Risk Manager

Are you ready to make a significant impact in risk management? Pool Re is the UK's leading terrorism re-insurance firm, and we're on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Risk Manager to join our team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about creating a positive risk culture and driving strategic initiatives.

Why Join Us?

At Pool Re, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We value innovation, excellence, and personal growth. As a Risk Manager, you will play a key role in shaping our risk management strategies and ensuring the security and resilience of our clients.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a Risk Manager, you will:

• Develop and Implement Strategies: Support and lead the development of Pool Re’s risk management strategy and plan.
• Lead Assessments and Reviews: Drive the quarterly Risk and Control Self-Assessment, implement risk event processes, and support control rectification.
• Enhance Frameworks: Develop and implement the second line assurance framework, including thematic reviews and control testing.
• Manage Emerging Risks: Lead the emerging risk process and develop Pool Re’s Stress and Scenario Testing framework.
• Engage Stakeholders: Work closely with key stakeholders to monitor, review, and report key risk indicators.
• Conduct Deep Dives: Perform in-depth reviews of identified risk areas, generate reports, and ensure action completion.
• Support Reporting: Assist in the Risk and Capital Assessment (equivalent of an ORSA) process and reporting.
• Coordinate Audits: Oversee the provision of the outsourced internal audit function, ensuring effective planning and delivery.

Promote a Positive Company Culture:

• Communicate effectively about risk management strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Organise training and mentoring sessions on risk issues for Pool Re staff.
• Maintain a network within the risk management community and fulfil CPD requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Identify and manage controls in alignment with the corporate risk register.
• Conduct quarterly self-assessments and attestations of owned controls.
• Collaborate with the 2nd and 3rd Lines of Defence to complete control testing and implement improvements.

What We Are Looking For:

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Education and Qualifications: Strong command of spoken and written English.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of the UK regulatory framework for insurance companies; familiarity with Solvency II is a plus.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience: Demonstrable experience in a commercial insurer, reinsurer, or broker focusing on risk management and compliance. Understanding of the UK insurance market and the legal and commercial aspects of insurance and reinsurance.
• Personal Attributes: Strong intellect with a practical problem-solving approach, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to build and maintain professional relationships, proactive, and highly organised.

Desirable:

• ACII, IRM qualification, or accountancy certification.

Our Values:

We believe in being Excellent, Bold, Personable, Innovative, Collaborative, and Sustainable. These values guide everything we do and are integral to our success.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join Pool Re as a Risk Manager and join a team that values your expertise and fosters growth.