Risk Manager

Job Description:

Our client is a global charity, headquartered in London, that runs an international environmental data system. They work with organisations globally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Over 10,000 organisations around the world worked with them in 2020.

The role
We are looking for a Risk Manager to advise us on various types of risks (business, financial, legal and compliance). You will identify potential threats and create plans to prevent and mitigate problems.
In this role, you should be highly perceptive and methodical. You should also be able to communicate effectively and present your plans in a convincing way. If you have experience in risk assessment and financial analysis, we’d like to meet you.
Ultimately, you will ensure that our client secures its reputation and profitability by controlling risk. This is a new role reporting into the General Counsel and Director of Legal, Risk & Compliance.

Main duties and responsibilities
- Lead the identification, communication, measurement and management of organisation-wide risk
- Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement standards, processes, programs and best practices related to risk management
- Conduct assessments to define and analyse possible risks
- Evaluate the gravity of each risk by considering its consequences
- Audit processes and procedures
- Develop risk management controls and systems
- Design processes to eliminate or mitigate potential risks
- Manage insurance procurement
- Create contingency plans to manage crises
- Evaluate existing policies and procedures to find weaknesses
- Prepare reports and present recommendations
- Help implement solutions and plans
- Evaluate employees’ risk awareness and train them when necessary

Requirements
- Proven experience as a Risk Manager
- Knowledge of risk assessment and control
- Experience with auditing and reporting procedures
- Familiarity with industry compliance standards and regulations (e.g. Occupational Safety and Health Act, Data Protection Act)
- Strong computer skills
- Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Superior organisation, project management skills and attention to detail
- BSc/BA in Law, Business, Finance or a related field
- Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification and/or qualified accountant is a plus
Charlotte James Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.