Head of Risk
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Who are we?
We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.
The role
What will you be doing?
We are looking for a Head of Risk to join the team and play a key role in shaping, overseeing, and continuously improving our risk management capability across the UK business.In this senior leadership role, you’ll work closely with our CRO to deliver independent oversight, challenge, and insight across financial and non financial risks. You’ll lead the development and execution of our Risk Management Framework, oversee Internal Model governance and validation, and provide expert guidance to Boards, Committees, and senior leaders.
You’ll champion strong risk culture, drive high-quality reporting, lead ORSA activity, and ensure our approach meets regulatory expectations including Solvency UK and PRA requirements. You’ll also manage and develop our Risk team, building strong relationships and influencing decision-making across the organisation.
What will you bring?
About You
- Qualified Actuary or Accountant with extensive UK financial services risk experience
- Strong knowledge of Solvency II, ORSA, Internal Model, and risk governance
- Experienced leader with excellent communication and stakeholder skills
- Analytical, proactive, and comfortable challenging at senior levels
Our Benefits:
- Generous Bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- DC pension scheme
- Life, medical and income Insurance
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Why join us?
At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, we actively encourage applications from those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions.
If you meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt in to the scheme during your application, you will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to careers@unum.co.uk.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Company:
Unum UK