The Head of Risk & Compliance will develop and manage the group risk framework in support of the business plan agreed with investors and to ensure continuous improvement in managing a broad range of business risk across the group. The role also responsible for ensuring group compliance with its regulatory, legislative, health and safety and ISO obligations and other policy requirements.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the technology and telecoms sector. As a medium-sized company, they are known for their innovation and commitment to excellence in their field, providing cutting-edge solutions to their clients.

Description

The Head of Risk & Compliance will be tasked with;

• Leading the Group risk management strategy and framework to enable the business to manage risk smartly and effectively bearing in mind the risk profile of the group and the sector it operates in.
• With the support of the executive and senior management team, embed an effective risk management framework and culture that is proportionate, effective and supported by the business.
• Lead on all risk reporting and presentation to the board and exco.
• Facilitation of the management of risks within an agreed risk appetite, taking mitigating actions where risks are deemed out of tolerance.
• Lead information security governance and compliance (including ISO27001 compliance), data protection, business continuity, insurance, compliance checks of suppliers and health and safety.
• Provide an effective second line monitoring and assurance function.
• Oversee individual incident reporting, including leading on any breach investigations, root cause analysis investigations and liaison with regulators (where necessary).
• Oversee Health and Safety compliance and provide direction on an effective, risk-based Health and Safety strategy.
• Develop, lead and motivate the Risk & Compliance team to maximise effectiveness and efficiency, including management of internal experts focused on specific areas of group compliance and developing colleagues to maximise their potential.
• Manage the use of external experts and any appropriate tools (such as AI), where appropriate, to measure and manage risks such as cyber security and technology debt.
• Manage the secretariat of the Risk and Assurance Committee and Compliance Committee.

Profile

A successful Head of Risk & Compliance should have:

• 10+ years' experience in risk management, ideally within a regulated business, such as Telecoms or Utilities.
• Demonstrable experience of designing, implementing, and leading an effective ERM Framework and Compliance programme in a medium or large business, preferably one with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrable technical understanding of risk management to internal and external stakeholders (including investors and non-executive directors) and be seen as a subject matter expert.
• Proven history of building and maintaining strong relationships and using interpersonal skills to get buy-in from colleagues and other key stakeholders.
• Significant experience conducting risk assessments within multiple categories of risks; strategic, operational, compliance and financial.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current risk management models, developing KRI's, assessing control effectiveness, and developing management and board reporting.
• Ability to effectively manage a sizeable workload with the requisite organisational skills.

Job Offer

The Head of Risk & Compliance will receive

• Competitive salary of £90,000 - £120,000 GBP.
• Attractive car allowance of £6,000
• Performance-based bonus of £10,000.
• Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking technology and telecoms company.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Head of Risk & Compliance, apply now to join a respected organisation in the technology and telecoms industry.