Operational Risk Manager

Job Posting End Date: October 18

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?

Operational Risk Manager
Dorking or Basingstoke
Hybrid working approach – expectation of 2 days per week in office (this may change)

What will you bring?

As an Operational Risk Manager, it is essential to have a strong background in Operational Resilience and First Line Risk Management. You will provide expert risk guidance and support to managers across Customer Services, working closely with the second-line Risk Function to embed the Unum Risk Management Framework.

In this role, you will:

· Lead the delivery, development, and embedding of Unum’s Operational Resilience Policy and Framework.

· Support the Customer Services Leadership Team in identifying, assessing, controlling, monitoring, and reporting on risk exposures.

· Develop and communicate the 1st line operational risk framework for Customer Services.

· Develop and deliver comprehensive risk management information (MI) for reporting within Customer Services and at the Unum UK level.

As an Operational Risk Manager, you will manage a team of three analysts across our Basingstoke and Dorking offices, so the ability to travel between locations is essential. We are looking for someone with expertise in operational resilience, particularly within a Financial Services environment. A solid understanding of the regulatory landscape, including the FCA Handbook and frameworks such as Basel III and Solvency II, is also required.

The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert on Operational Resilience with a passion for Operational Risk. They will have excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, and proven people management experience.

Success in this role will rely heavily on your ability to champion operational resilience, ensuring that it is embedded into our organisation’s DNA.

The successful Operational Risk Manager can expect:

· Generous Bonus

· Car Allowance

· Private Medical Insurance

· Pension scheme

· Life, medical and income Insurance

· Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion

· 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)

· Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.

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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.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

Company:

Unum UK