Risk Manager

Risk Manager (Contract) Location: Flexible / Hybrid (occasional European travel) Day Rate: Up to £600 (DOE) Contract Length: 6 Months (Immediate Start) Overview We are supporting a leading organisation undergoing a broader transformation programme, with a focus on strengthening enterprise risk management and governance frameworks. An experienced Risk Manager is required to deliver a bottom-up risk assessment across key business areas, working closely with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Compliance, and international operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Enterprise Risk Assessment (Primary Focus) Conduct bottom-up risk assessments across multiple business functions Engage with stakeholders at all levels, from operational teams to senior leadership Facilitate risk discussions, asking insightful and challenging questions Identify, assess, and document key risks across the organisation Develop and maintain structured and high-quality risk registers Provide clear, well-articulated risk insights and reporting outputs Support consistency and best practice in risk identification and evaluation 2. Governance & Material Controls (Desirable) Support or contribute to the design and assessment of material controls frameworks Provide input into governance processes aligned to the UK Corporate Governance Code Experience with Provision 29 (risk and internal controls reporting) is advantageous Assist in strengthening governance and compliance reporting standards 3. Risk Systems & Data Management Work within SureCloud (or similar risk management systems) Input, manage, and maintain risk assessment data Ensure risk data is accurate, structured, and up to date Support reporting outputs and system utilisation across the business Candidate Profile Experience & Technical Skills Strong experience in enterprise risk management within industry (non-FS) Proven track record delivering risk assessments and maintaining risk registers Good understanding of governance, controls, and compliance frameworks Exposure to risk systems such as SureCloud (or similar) Experience working across multiple business functions Stakeholder & Communication Skills Confident and credible communicator Able to engage effectively with both senior and operational stakeholders Comfortable constructively challenging and influencing decision-making Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships quickly Personal Attributes Practical and pragmatic approach (not overly technical) Curious, inquisitive, and willing to ask the right questions Self-starter who can work independently Highly organised and detail-focused Proactive and solutions-oriented Additional Information Immediate start required Occasional European travel may be required Must be comfortable working under NDA Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening enterprise risk capability