Senior Risk Manager

ARAG UK is looking for an experienced Senior Risk Manager to join its Risk Management department in Bristol and help shape the continued development of its enterprise-wide risk and control framework. 

This is a Certified Role and is not a Senior Management Function. 

This role will play a key part in delivering and continually improving ARAG UK’s risk framework. Supporting the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), the successful candidate will help lead, strengthen and embed ARAG UK’s 2nd Line risk and control framework, support the Internal Control System (ICS), ensure compliance with UK regulatory expectations, and provide effective risk oversight, support and challenge. 

In this role, you will own risk methodologies, produce high-quality, action-focused risk reporting for Senior Management and committees, and deliver proportionate risk assurance across the business. This high-profile position will also involve deputising for the CRO, representing the Risk function in mid-to-senior governance forums, providing leadership to the risk management team, line managing Risk officers and mentoring the Risk Manager. 

This pivotal role will help shape a high-performing, forward-looking Risk function. We are seeking high-achieving candidates who are enthusiastic about working closely with colleagues at all levels. 

Key responsibilities include: 

We are seeking applicants with proven, in-depth management or leadership experience in risk management within financial services. The successful candidate will be able to interpret internal and external issues, recommend proportionate solutions and best practice, and work independently while collaborating effectively with key stakeholders.  

They will have the confidence to influence and constructively challenge the business, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and experience engaging with middle and senior management and the Executive Committee. They will also bring strong leadership, coaching and people-management capabilities, contribute actively to the wider Risk team, embed best practice and support colleagues’ development.  

You will also be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and experience: 

Experience of risk oversight in a business undergoing significant change, improving risk methodologies and frameworks within a small technical team, implementing or embedding GRC software, and managing or mentoring risk professionals would be advantageous. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is desirable but not essential, while professional qualifications such as IRM, ICA, AAT or CISM would also be advantageous. 

At ARAG, people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where you'll be encouraged to develop your skills, share ideas and help shape the future of our technology landscape. Our culture empowers people to take ownership, challenge the norm and deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers and colleagues. Our values of Pioneering Spirit, Drive, Openness, Discipline, Foresight and Fairness underpin everything we do and create an environment where innovation, learning and collaboration can thrive.

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.

ARAG UK has been helping businesses and individuals gain access to justice for over 40 years. It’s our founding principle to enable everybody, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights.

Thousands of businesses and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year safe in the knowledge that ARAG are paying their legal bills. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company and a law firm with many opportunities in both areas.

We have always been aware that it’s the people that really make it happen; the quality of our people defines the quality of the company, the service we offer and the good outcomes for our customers, so we’re committed to creating a great place to work for our employees.

We believe it is an exciting time to join ARAG. You can expect an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career.  

By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do.

If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you. In addition to the very genuine development opportunities we provide we also offer a generous reward and benefits package.