Who are Diligenta?
Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.
Summary of the role
This role can be based in either Edinburgh, Peterborough, Bristol, Basingstoke, Reading
As a Senior Risk Manager, you would be responsible for leading a team to manage corporate risk activities, ensuring consistent and effective risk management across shared service functions.
As a key leader within the Enterprise Risk team, the role holder will engage with senior stakeholders, including Diligenta's Executive Management Team and external audit bodies, to support the Head of Enterprise Risk in overseeing and embedding a robust risk management framework.
Benefits
- 33 days including Bank Holidays
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme
- Car Allowance
- Private Healthcare
- Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)
- Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays and electrical goods
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans
- A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing
- A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer's Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave
- A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service") & Group Income Protection
- Apply to find out about our other benefits
What you'll be doing
- Supporting the Head of Enterprise Risk in providing risk and control oversight support to the management of risks across all functions
- Attending senior governance committees, ensuring Diligenta and our customer interests are appropriately considered and risks are openly reported
- Taking lead in ensuring the risk management framework is maintained, communicated and operating effectively
- Providing leadership on the management of functional risks, the role holder will support the business in achieving its strategic and financial objectives helping to maximise opportunities for growth and avoiding negative impacts
- Managing the skill and competency of the corporate risk management team
What we're looking for
- Proven experience within the financial services sector is essential
- Knowledge of one of the shared service disciplines - finance, IT, 3rd party management
- Leadership skills with a track record of motivating teams and driving performance to achieve strategic objectives
- Conversant with best practice enterprise risk management processes and frameworks
- Confidence to challenge and engage constructively with stakeholders at all levels
- Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across departments
If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!