Senior Risk Business Partner - Pensions and Investment Management - 10 month FTC

Senior Risk Business Partner – Pensions & Investment Management 10-month Fixed Term Contract £100,000 per annum pro rata + bonus 2/3 days a week in City of London offices

Audit & Risk Recruitment are partnering with a Pension Fund in the City of London to find a Senior Risk Business Partner. You will support the Pensions & Investment Management (PIM) unit covering public & private markets, real assets, fiduciary management, investment operations and responsible investment. You’ll play a key role in embedding the Enterprise Risk Framework and driving a strong risk culture aligned to the Three Lines of Defence model. Key responsibilities: Partner with business leaders to identify, assess and manage enterprise risks (strategic, operational, regulatory, legal and conduct) Provide oversight, support and constructive challenge to first-line risk management Monitor and report risk profiles, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and regulatory requirements Enhance risk governance, reporting and systems (including MySupport and SharePoint) Deliver training and guidance to stakeholders across all levels Support continuous improvement of risk frameworks, processes and culture

The ideal candidate will have: Strong enterprise risk experience (non-investment risk focus), gained from a Pension Fund or Investment Management firm. Ability to influence, challenge and build trusted relationships across senior stakeholders Experience with risk frameworks, governance and reporting tools Clear communicator with a collaborative, pragmatic approach