Risk Manager / Business Partner

About Arup

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.

At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources. We partner with Arup to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Risk Manager / Business Partner for a 6 Month Day Rate Contract based in London.

Job Description - The Role

Working with the Group Head of Risk and Assurance, an experienced enterprise risk professional is sought to work across region and global teams to embed, align and converge approach to risk management and reporting, to champion/demonstrate the value-add of converged approach with risk owners, region leadership and global board and committees.

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with the Group Head of Risk and Assurance to embed and align risk management approaches across regional and global teams.
• Champion the value of a unified risk management approach with risk owners, regional leadership, and global boards/committees.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders at all levels, from local risk owners to board committees, to drive risk management initiatives.
• Influence senior leaders and decision-makers to adopt and support risk management practices.
• Plan, execute, and deliver risk management assignments, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely delivery.
• Develop and deliver clear, insightful risk reports using tools ranging from Excel to bespoke risk reporting software.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams, adopting a coaching and supportive working style.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the interconnections between risks, controls, and assurance to provide holistic insights.
• Work effectively in a global, virtual environment, managing activities across time zones and cultures.
• Use excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders and present complex risk concepts in a clear, impactful manner.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in business partnering across all organisational levels, including board committees and local risk owners.
• Proven ability to navigate and collaborate effectively in multistakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated capability to influence senior leaders and decision-makers.
• Collaborative and coaching working style, fostering teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Strong understanding of the connections between risk, controls, and assurance frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in risk reporting, including experience with mainstream tools such as Excel and bespoke risk reporting software.

About the client

Diversity at Arup:

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.

AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.

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