2nd Line Risk Partner
4 days ago
Brentwood
2nd Line Risk Partner – HR, Legal, Claims & Fraud Location: Hybrid to Brentwood Our client is seeking an experienced 2nd Line Risk Partner to provide expert oversight across People, Legal, Claims, and Fraud Risk. This is a highly influential role, supporting and strengthening risk frameworks, driving robust governance, and delivering insightful challenge across core business functions. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing clarity on emerging risks, the effectiveness of controls, and opportunities to strengthen resilience across the business. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain People, Legal, Claims, and Fraud risk frameworks, policies, appetites, metrics, and RCSAs., • Ensure frameworks meet regulatory requirements and industry best practice., • Provide independent review and challenge of risk events, exceptions, and remediation., • Challenge first-line control effectiveness, risk responses, and remediation progress., • Oversee claims and fraud risk processes, including detection, prevention, investigation, and reporting., • Monitor emerging fraud trends and recommend proactive mitigation., • Build strong relationships with senior leaders, first-line teams, and outsourced partners., • Present clear risk insights to committees, regulators, and operational teams., • Promote transparency, accountability, and a strong risk culture., • Provide written 2nd line assurance on relevant initiatives., • Support the CRO with high-quality risk reporting. About You: • Experience across People, Legal, Claims, and Fraud Risk within general insurance or a regulated environment., • Deep knowledge of FCA/PRA regulatory requirements., • Strong analytical and challenge capability at senior levels., • Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex issues simply., • Proven experience improving risk frameworks and governance in large, multi-functional environments., • The ability to build strong networks and influence decisions across the organisation., • A proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.