Senior risk specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Risk Team at AJ Bell. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced risk professional to take a step up in their career, with the support of AJ Bell who will help you grow and develop, through the training and study support scheme which is part of our benefits package. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of an effective enterprise-wide risk management framework across AJ Bell. You will help to ensure that AJ Bell rsquo;s risk management framework is robust in identifying, assessing and managing risks. What does the job involve? The key responsibilities of the role are as follows: * Supporting development of the Group Risk Management Framework across AJ Bell * Promoting a strong risk culture, educating and advising on the GRMF * Attending and facilitating risk forums with departments across AJ Bell * Providing support and challenge to risk owners on risk and controls assessments * Preparing and delivering training to enhance business understanding of risk management * Oversight of AJ Bell rsquo;s risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) process * Controls testing as part of the annual control effectiveness review (CER), which is a 2nd line review of the effectiveness of the Group rsquo;s controls * Maintenance of the AJ Bell rsquo;s risk register (4risk), facilitating first line updates to risk and control data to ensure up-to-date * Embedding the risk incident process, providing independent assessment of incidents * Supporting the production of risk reporting where required for forums, committees and external reporting * Carrying thematic risk reviews for areas of risk within AJ Bell which are deemed to require additional assurance, due to factors such as, risk events, breaches, or market conditions * Providing risk input into the Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment (ICARA) process. Assisting with the Group rsquo;s ICARA scenario workshops * Developing and embedding the AJ Bell #39;s Environmental, Social and Governance risk management framework and assisting with the production of the Group rsquo;s Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) What we #39;re looking for: * Risk management experience, ideally in financial services * Degree and / or appropriate professional qualifications * Comprehensive understanding of a risk framework, with experience as to how this can be embedded successfully * Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders * Commercial awareness and pragmatism driving appropriate risk taking * Exposure to regulatory frameworks * ICAAP/ICARA experience desirable * Control assurance experience desirable About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 503,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than GBP80.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1300 employees and have been named one of the UK #39;s #39;Best 100 Companies to Work For rsquo; for six consecutive years. There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package. There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees. In return we will provide all the training and support you need to develop within your role. In return for your hard work you will receive: * Generous holiday allowance of 26 days, increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays and holiday buy/sell scheme * Hybrid working policy (after initial training period) and casual dress code * Discretionary bi-annual bonus and contributory pension scheme * Healthcare Cash Plan, discounted PMI and dental and enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one * Buy as you earn share scheme and free annual shares scheme * Paid study support for qualifications * Bike loan and season ticket loan portal * On-site gym and personal trainer led classes * Paid volunteering opportunities, free social events and more AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need