Senior Risk Officer

Discipline: Audit, Risk & Compliance
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: tanveer@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5334
Published: about 1 month ago
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most dynamic and fast-scaling underwriting platforms in the market. Backed by long-term capital and built around modern technology, this firm partners with MGAs and underwriting teams across multiple geographies – and is known for doing things differently when it comes to service, culture, and ambition. My client are looking to hire a Senior Risk Officer to play a key role in the ongoing build-out of their risk function. This is a broad and strategic role that sits at the intersection of enterprise, operational, and regulatory risk – offering excellent exposure across the group and a chance to help shape the way risk is embedded in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. What makes this stand out? It’s the chance to join a business that genuinely blends innovation with underwriting discipline – where risk is seen as a partner to growth, not a blocker. You’ll be working with impressive leaders and subject matter experts in a role that offers real influence, visibility, and progression. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting the CRO in the continued development and embedding of the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework across the group • Leading operational risk oversight, including incident tracking, control effectiveness reviews, and risk event analysis • Acting as a key point of contact for risk issues across underwriting, operations, compliance, and technology • Contributing to the design and implementation of risk appetite statements and key risk indicators (KRIs) • Supporting internal and external reporting, including materials for governance committees and board-level audiences • Helping build a strong risk-aware culture across a highly collaborative, fast-paced organisation What they’re looking for: • Significant experience in risk management within insurance, MGA/MGU, or wider financial services • A good blend of enterprise and operational risk exposure • Strong understanding of risk frameworks, governance processes, and control environments • Comfortable working in a scaling or change-driven environment • Able to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels • Self-starter with a commercial mindset and hands-on approach This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the business, building relationships, and shaping frameworks that add real value. It’s ideal for a senior analyst or risk manager ready for their next step – or someone already operating at that level who wants to work in a more agile, purpose-driven environment.