Risk Manager

Colt Technology Services

London

1 year ago

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Colt is the New Standard in high bandwidth network and voice services for enterprises and wholesale customers in Europe, Asia and North America’s largest business hubs. With a global reach but a deep local presence, Colt is big enough to deliver and small enough to care.

Role Purpose:

The Risk Manager will be pivotal in supporting Colt’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), executing the risk management plan, and enhancing the risk framework. This role involves close collaboration with the Head of Risk and other teams to drive proactive risk management, improve processes, and support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Strategy & Planning:Assist in developing and implementing Colt’s risk management strategy and annual plan.Risk Modelling & Analytics:Lead the adoption of data-driven risk practices to enhance insights and decision-making.Risk Identification & Assessment:Conduct regular risk identification and evaluation across business units, ensuring risk appetite is well-defined and monitored.Control Development:Collaborate with business teams to establish controls that mitigate identified risks within the defined appetite.Risk Maturity & Culture:Promote a strong risk-aware culture and integrate risk insights into business decision-making.Risk Reporting:Deliver risk reports to the Board, Executive Leadership Team, and Audit Committee.Regulatory Compliance:Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements such as anti-bribery, fraud prevention, and climate-related obligations.Project Support:Provide risk expertise on key strategic initiatives and projects.

Skills & Experience Required:

Professional Background:5+ years of experience in risk management, global corporate, or FTSE 100 company.Risk Management Expertise:Strong knowledge of risk frameworks and methodologies with a proven track record of improving risk processes.Data Analytics & Risk Modelling:Hands-on experience with data analytics to drive better risk decisions.Stakeholder Management:Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.Problem Solving:Collaborative approach to analyzing and addressing business risks.Organizational Skills:Ability to manage multiple work streams and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications:

Relevant risk management qualifications (e.g., CRMA, IRM Diploma, or C-Risk). Bachelor’s degree or professional qualification in accounting (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and data analytics tools.

Preferred Skills:

Technology Experience:Exposure to risk management in technology, cybersecurity, or information security roles.Climate Risk:Experience delivering climate-related risk work, including CDP, TCFD, and CSRD.Project-Based Risk:Proven experience in risk identification for system implementations.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt recognises the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

Flexible working and relaxed dress code Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities Flexible benefits scheme Access to a virtual business school for on-going learning Business mentoring

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