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.