Enterprise Risk Specialist

St. James’s Place


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Cirencester, England
Contract type: Full time
Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you’re seeking an employer that is passionate about excellence, innovation and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

Please Note: This role is offered as a 12 Month FTC What you’ll be doing:

We’re looking for an Enterprise Risk Specialist to join the Risk & Compliance Division. This pivotal role will focus on designing, implementing, and embedding components of our Risk and Material Controls Programmes. Acting as a subject matter expert, you’ll ensure our enterprise risk framework remains robust, effective, and aligned to the scale and complexity of the SJP business model.

Main Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new risk framework components using in-depth risk and controls knowledge.
  • Lead the development and evolution of the risk taxonomy and Group-level Risk Appetite Statements (RAS), ensuring effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Prepare updates, materials, and reports for programme governance forums including ExCos, GEC, and Boards.
  • Support the development and maintenance of the Group Policy Suite, ensuring appropriate adherence across the business.
  • Assist the First Line in monitoring and ensuring the effectiveness of material controls.
  • Act as a key contributor to cross-functional programme teams, coordinating with stakeholders across the 1st and 2nd line functions.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re seeking an experienced risk professional who thrives in a complex and evolving environment. You’ll be confident designing frameworks from the ground up, and comfortable working with senior stakeholders across the business to embed practical, effective risk management solutions. Your ability to balance robust governance with commercial pragmatism will be critical to success.

Key Skills/Experience:

Essential:

  • Proven experience designing and implementing risk frameworks and control processes.
  • Strong knowledge of the three lines of defence model and experience within a 1st or 2nd line risk function in financial services.
  • Ability to identify, assess and challenge risks and provide innovative, proportionate solutions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders.

Desirable:

  • Professional risk qualification (or working towards one).
  • Experience developing Risk Appetite Statements and taxonomies.
  • Familiarity with regulatory expectations and industry best practice in risk management.
  • Prior experience coordinating governance materials and steering groups in a programme

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

  • Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
  • Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
  • 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [email protected]

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.

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