Woodland Partners
Senior Risk Manager - Lloyd's Insurer
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Woodland Partners are working exclusively with this rapidly expanding global Insurer who are in the process of setting up their UK Risk function. As part of this we are recruiting their first Senior Risk Manager reporting into the Chief Actuary based in London to lead the development and execution of the risk management framework, ensuring effective risk identification, mitigation, reporting, and regulatory compliance for the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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Risk Framework and Governance
- Develop, maintain and enhance the Risk Management Framework (RMF) in line with Lloyd’s Principles for Doing Business.
- Coordinate the risk event and issue management process, including root cause analysis and lessons learned.
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Identify and Mitigate Emerging Risks
- Develop, maintain and evolve the Risk Register; challenging ratings and escalating to CRO where appropriate.
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Risk Appetite and Monitoring
- Perform annual update and cascade of Risk Appetites, including translation into metrics and thresholds.
- Monitor risk exposures against thresholds and deliver clear MI and dashboards to senior stakeholders and board.
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ORSA and Stress Testing
- Contribute to stress tests and validation processes for Capital Models.
- Develop and monitor stress and reverse stress testing frameworks.
- Link outputs to strategic planning, reinsurance structure, and capital requirements.
- Assist in preparing validation reports for regulatory compliance.
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Regulatory Engagement and Assurance
- Support responses to Lloyd’s and FCA/PRA requests, thematic reviews, and CPG maturity assessments.
- Work with internal audit and second line to test control effectiveness and risk culture.
- Ensure risk policies are reviewed, documented, and aligned with industry good practice.
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- Partner with business functions to promote risk awareness and ownership.
- Lead or participate in risk training sessions, deep dives, and thematic reviews.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Finance, or Business
- Professional qualification (e.g., IRM, CERA, FIA/FFA) preferred
- Minimum 5 years in risk management
- Experience of the Lloyd’s market is essential.
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