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Group Head of Enterprise Risk
Starling Bank. Develop and oversee implementation of the Bank and Group’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF).
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) development and implementation, with a strong focus on risk appetite, risk taxonomy, and compliance requirements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional risk initiatives and effectively communicate with executive-level stakeholders.
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Enterprise Risk ManagementRisk Appetite FrameworkGRC System ExperienceData Transformation and VisualizationLeadership in Risk Initiatives
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Hard Skills
Risk ManagementRisk TaxonomyRisk Policy ManagementRisk AssessmentData AnalysisStrategic ThinkingCompliance RequirementsRisk ReportingRisk Culture DevelopmentContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsPeople ManagementDecision-MakingProblem Solving
Industry Keywords
Corporate GovernanceThree Lines of DefenceBoard ApprovalStakeholder EngagementMaterial Risks
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and oversee implementation of the Bank and Group’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF).
- Own and maintain the Group and Bank ERMF, including roles, responsibilities and accountabilities across all three lines of defence.
- Complete annual ERMF reviews and refreshes for Board approval, and maintain supporting standards, procedures and guidance.
- Communicate ERMF changes to relevant stakeholders.
- Act as an enterprise risk management SME, providing advice and challenge across all three lines of defence.
- Research leading practices and develop proposals to improve the ERMF.
- Own and maintain the Risk Taxonomy and coordinate its periodic review and refresh for CRO approval.
- Monitor ERMF effectiveness and embedding, take corrective action, and report findings to the Board.
- Refresh, monitor and report on Principal and Material Risks.
- Own and develop the approach and register for emerging risks.
- Develop and maintain the Risk Appetite Framework and coordinate Risk Appetite Statement reviews for Board approval.
- Maintain the risk policy inventory and refresh schedule, advise Policy Owners, challenge policy updates, and coordinate committee approvals.
- Lead reporting, monitoring and development of risk culture.
- Work with Learning & Development on risk management learning programmes and bespoke risk training.
- Provide enterprise risk management material for Annual Report & Accounts, Pillar 3 Disclosures, ICAAP and third-party requests.
- Support risk policy management, risk appetite maintenance, risk taxonomy and risk framework development.
- Support the Bank’s risk data and MI strategy and framework.
- Develop standards and procedures for aggregation and escalation of risk matters to ERC, BRC and the Bank Board.
- Track, embed and report material policy exceptions and risk acceptance requests.
- Support the annual SMF attestation process for the Group Chief Risk Officer.
- Manage, assess, test and develop risks and controls owned within the Risk function, particularly those supporting CRO compliance requirements.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Seasoned experience in risk management, with substantial leadership experience.
- Deep understanding of the theory and practice of enterprise risk management.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Awareness of good corporate governance principles and practices.
- Previous experience of operating a GRC system preferred.
- Comfortable with handling, transforming and visualising large amounts of data.
- Proven track record in leading cross-functional risk initiatives and engaging with executive-level stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical and strategic thinking.
- Positive leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation capabilities.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and decision-making capability under pressure.
- Good decision making, planning and prioritising skills.
- A proven problem solver committed to continuous improvement.
Benefits
Comp & perks- 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
- An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
- Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
- 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
- Salary sacrifice
- Company enhanced pension scheme
- Life insurance at 4x your salary
- Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care
- Partner benefits including discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
- Generous family-friendly policies
- Perkbox membership with retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
- Cycle to Work initiative
- Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships