Head of Risk and Resilience

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As the Head of Risk and Resilience, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

The role:

As a Head of Risk and Resilience, you will help drive our goals by:

• Drive the enterprise-wide risk strategy, fostering a risk-aware culture and integrating risk insights into decision-making processes.
• Develop and maintain the group-wide risk management systems, processes, and framework (ERM), ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, market conditions, and organizational strategies.
• Lead risk reviews and collaborate across management functions to enhance risk-based assurance, acting as the second line of defense while ensuring timely external reporting, including sustainability.
• Oversee business continuity planning, ensuring operational resilience, designing governance frameworks, coordinating crisis responses, and preparing stakeholders for disruptions like natural disasters and cyber-attacks.
• Manage group insurance activities, including overseeing insurance providers, claims management, renewals, and compliance with regulations, while providing guidance on insurance-related matters.
• Lead risk reporting initiatives, engaging with senior stakeholders, guiding decision-making, ensuring compliance, and driving the development of tailored reporting for various organizational levels.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Recognized Risk Management and/ or Insurance Management Qualifications (IRM, APM, or similar) with knowledge of the FCA regulatory regime; understanding of core operational risk concepts and principles. Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) is preferred but not required.
• Proven leadership in managing risk and compliance activities, with extensive experience in implementing key risk management practices, including remediation and preventative measures.
• In-depth understanding of risk management practices, regulatory requirements, and demonstrated capability in strong stakeholder management across complex organizational dynamics.
• Track record of managing high-performing teams in fast-paced environments, with experience in large multinational organizations being a plus.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in change-driven environments, strategic thinking to align risk management with company goals, and effective collaboration, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement savings
• Share plans
• Saving accounts
• House saving funds
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter allowances and loans
• Medical plans / health assessments
• Fitness discounts

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications 18th of March 2025: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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