Senior Risk Manager (Financial Services Projects)

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About the role

Are you an experienced Risk professional? Are you looking for your next opportunity? Would you like to work for an iconic British institution? We're recruiting a Senior Risk Manager to join our Financial Services team on a 12-month contract.

The Senior Risk Manager for Strategic Programmes will be a key 2nd Line of Defence professional, responsible for providing independent risk challenge, oversight, and guidance to core project activities within our main strategic programme. This role involves ensuring project risks are identified, assessed, and managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle, collaborating with risk owners to ensure risks are properly controlled. It includes providing oversight and challenging the performance of managed risks through reviews and control forums, and monitoring mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery.

You will work collaboratively with the strategic programme team and stakeholders to embed robust risk management standards, challenge risk mitigation strategies, and promote a risk-aware culture across our Financial Services programmes, ensuring compliance with the Partnership Risk Management & Resilience Framework and senior leadership expectations. This role requires a proactive individual with strong critical thinking and communication skills, capable of influencing programme delivery to achieve resilient outcomes for the Partnership.

• Salary: up to £70,000 (depending on experience)
• Contract type: 12-month fixed-term contract/secondment
• Working pattern: Hybrid approach, with 1-2 days in the office per week to connect

Key responsibilities Risk Identification & Assessment

• Provide 2nd Line of Defence oversight of the Project Risk Registers
• Ensure risks are identified, assessed, and documented throughout their lifecycle
• Proactively challenge project teams on risk processes
• Identify risk trends and emerging risks

Risk Mitigation & Control

• Ensure risk mitigation plans are developed and implemented
• Monitor compliance with risk policies and procedures
• Challenge the effectiveness of project risk controls

Risk Reporting

• Coordinate risk reporting
• Prepare risk management information

Collaboration & Communication

• Work with project teams and stakeholders to address risks
• Act as a trusted advisor on risk matters

Training & Education

• Create and deliver risk training to Partners
• Foster a risk-aware culture

Essential skills/experience

• Experience in risk management within large projects or programmes
• Ability to provide effective 2nd line challenge and oversight
• Stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The partnership

We're the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home of John Lewis and Waitrose. We're committed to building a happier world, focusing on innovation, quality, and service. As Partners, we share ownership and responsibility, working together through all challenges, and embracing diversity to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Note: Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks. We encourage early application as vacancies can close early. We support flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed during the interview process.