Risk Specialist

The role of a Risk Specialist is pivotal in assisting the assessment and management of risks. Located in Brighton, the ideal candidate will have a strong acumen for identifying potential risks and formulating strategies to mitigate them.

Client Details

This company is a very well-established and sought after employer based in Brighton. Offering an excellent working environment and un-rivalled benefits, they are recognised for their focus on employee welfare and commitment to maintaining high working standards.

Description

As the Risk Specialist, your role responsibilities will include:

• Enhance risk management: Play a pivotal role in maintaining, embedding, and enhancing the risk management framework ensuring consistent promotion throughout the organisation.
• Support risk owners: Assist risk owners in accurately articulating and scoring their risks, identifying mitigating actions and controls to manage these risks effectively.
• Engage with local risk leaders: Support Local Risk Leader's Group by participating in meetings, responding to training requests, and sharing risk management information and guidance. Look for opportunities to enhance the group's effectiveness and collaboration.
• Build relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and key business areas, acting as a 'critical friend' by providing advice, challenge, support, and guidance on risk matters.
• Promote risk appetite: Advocate for the Risk Appetite Statement (RAS), helping the organisation understand and apply it as a decision-making tool. Identify opportunities to integrate the RAS more effectively into business processes.
• Enhance risk culture: Be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and opportunities to strengthen our risk culture.
• General support: Provide general support to the Enterprise Risk Manager and Head of Risk & Assurance as needed.

Profile

A successful Risk Specialist should have:

• Demonstrable experience of providing risk oversight and using risk management frameworks to develop organisational risk maturity.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders from across the organisation, including the ability to influence and challenge appropriately at senior levels.
• Ability to utilise tools (such as MS Office/PowerPoint/Excel) for data analysis and reporting with high attention to detail and accuracy, and a focus on delivering quality outputs.
• Demonstrable experience in mentoring and training colleagues, particularly in risk management practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk information clearly and effectively.

Job Offer

• An annual salary of approximately £35,000 - £36,000
• Unrivalled benefits package
• Very flexible hybrid working package
• Working in a collaborative and supportive team
• Location: Brighton, a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene
• Opportunities for professional development and growth