Financial Risk Manager

Discipline: Audit, Risk & Compliance
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Aston
Contact email: aston@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5594
Published: 15 days ago
Edenbrook are partnering with a leading global specialty insurer on a Financial Risk Manager opportunity. Responsibilities • Support the Head of ERM by providing challenge, oversight, and risk opinions on financial-risk matters including capital, reserving, product design and pricing, exposure management, business planning, solvency, and climate-related issues • Lead the independent validation of the internal model to meet Lloyd’s and PRA requirements; perform annual parameterisation reviews and updates for operational risk modelling • Coordinate and manage external consultancies in the delivery of projects • Contribute to the development, implementation, and embedding of risk appetite statements and related metrics • Support Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA) for financial-risk areas, including emerging and climate-related risks • Support production of the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA), including coordination of stress and scenario testing • Represent the financial risk function at relevant committees and sub-committees • Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors • Support strategic and regulatory projects, regulatory reporting, and responses to regulatory enquiries • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical developments, regulations, and professional guidance, and deepen understanding of the business and its strategy • Assist with other Legal, Risk, and Compliance activities as required Knowledge and Skills • Part-qualified or nearly qualified actuary with general insurance experience • Experience within the Lloyd’s market in a Capital or Risk function (preferred) • Strong technical skills in data manipulation using Excel and analytical tools; ability to design solutions for complex problems using technology • Proven ability to produce board-level reports and communicate complex topics to varied audiences • Excellent time-management skills and ability to handle competing priorities • Effective collaborator across functions such as Underwriting, Claims, and Finance, with strong stakeholder-management skills • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a diligent working approach