Job Description

You will play a pivotal role in leading the ongoing development and delivery of our Risk strategy. You will be providing 2nd line oversight of MPS capital management, validation of internal models alongside conducting stress and scenario testing, risk appetite and risk reviews.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing delivery of 2nd Line model testing and validation for all components of internal models, ensuring validation processes, outputs and documentation reflect tangible improvement and enhancement from previous cycle
• Lead the development, delivery and ongoing management of the Risk and Solvency assessment process
• Own the MPS Model Governance Framework and development, delivery and robust ongoing management of associated procedures
• Influence and deliver clear messages regarding financial risk across the organization
• Deputies for the Executive Director - Risk & Compliance or Senior Group Risk Manager for assigned areas of responsibility

Benefits

• Hybrid working (London or Leeds office)
• Annual bonus scheme up to 22%
• Generous pension contributions; minimum 15% (12% company and 3% from you) to maximum 21% (15% company 6% from you)
• 30 days annual leave, plus flexible bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday
• Private Medical Insurance - family cover
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 6x salary death in service
• A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered private GP Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of shopping discounts

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

As our new Group Risk Manager - Finance, you will have a keen analytical mindset and likely hold an Accounting, Actuarial Science or similar qualification. You will have a good understanding of solvency II and regulatory actuarial and risk management gained within an insurance environment.

The ideal candidate be a forward thinker who is keen to take the initiative and drive forward business improvements which contribute to the success of MPS. You will have excellent attention to detail, alongside sound relationship management skills including the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.