Enterprise Risk Manager

Hello, we’re Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We’re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices.

We are seeking an experienced risk expert to join our Team as an Enterprise Risk Manager. This role is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework and will support the Head of Risk Strategy and Reporting to oversight Group risk management activity to ensure effective executive reporting and board decision making.

Key accountabilities / responsibilities

• Support the completion and continuous improvement of key enterprise risk processes across the Group, including policy management, risk appetite maintenance, risk taxonomy and risk framework developments;
• Act as an SME for enterprise risk management and provide advice and challenge on application of the ERMF and risk management across the organisation;
• Support the development of the Bank’s risk data and MI strategy and framework;
• Develop and embed guidance on the assessment of risks, aligned to the Group ERMF standards and GRC;
• Develop and implement clear standards and procedures for the aggregation and escalation of risk matters to ERC, BRC and Group Board;
• Assist with the production and analysis of risk MI for reporting to committees;
• Research leading practices on enterprise risk management and develop proposals to continuously improve components of the ERMF; and
• Support the oversight of operational risk categories in line with emerging areas of risk exposure

• Extensive understanding of the theory and practice of risk management.
• Previous experience of enterprise risk management within a financial services business is essential.
• Awareness of good corporate governance principles and practices.
• Previous experience of operating a GRC system preferred.
• Comfortable with handling, transforming and visualising large amounts of data.
• Personable and approachable.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to challenge in a positive manner and handle difficult situations.
• Analytical and logical skills. 
• Very strong organisational skills.
• Good decision making, planning and prioritising skills. 
• A proven problem solver who is committed to continuous improvemen

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Incentivised refer a friend scheme
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing

About Us

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We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we’re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.

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