Current Vacancies

Risk Framework Manager

Location - Bristol
Employment Type - Full Time - Permanent
Salary - Competitive Package
Hours Per Week - 37.5

The Risk Framework Manager will report into the Head of Risk and will assist with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF), specifically through the design, delivery and maintenance of the Group’s risk management minimum standards, guidance and key risk management components e.g. Risk Appetite. The Risk Framework Manager will consult with relevant stakeholders across the Group to support and challenge the identification, assessment, monitoring, management and reporting of key risk exposures within the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

With the Head of Risk:

  • Implement, embed and maintain the risk management framework through:
  • Design and delivery of framework minimum standards and guidance.
  • Provide industry/subject matter expertise on risk framework design and development.
  • Ongoing maintenance of the framework document estate and associated processes.
  • Support the business through the provision of advice, guidance, and interpretation of risk management requirements per the risk management framework.
  • Work with the Group Risk team to identify and provision data and insight which supports in the ongoing maintenance and application of the framework (e.g. framework adherence), and to enhance the framework through stakeholder use and feedback.
  • Ensure the team work together to proactively discuss and manage key priorities.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Experience in Financial Services or Insurance preferred.
  • Experience in one or more of the following: risk oversight, risk management framework design, delivery and implementation, 1st line risk business partnering.
  • Have or be studying towards an applicable recognised risk management qualification e.g. Certificate in Operational Risk Management, International Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management, etc. Or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to write and present detailed, concise analysis to stakeholders. Be able to convey technical/complex concepts to others in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Attention to detail - can create and maintain logical, well documented records, and follow applicable governance/version control.
  • Comfortable presenting to and consulting with senior stakeholders.
  • Passion for continuous improvement.

Our Benefits:

  • Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
  • Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
  • Flexi-time
  • Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
  • 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts
  • Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
  • Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
  • Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
  • Life Assurance - 4 times your salary
  • 25% Car Insurance Discount
  • 20% Travel Insurance Discount
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Community support day
  • Christmas and Summer parties

Working at SBG

At Somerset Bridge Group we aim to build a sustainable and innovative business focused on underwriting, broking and claims handling of UK motor insurance, offering transparent products and an efficient and fair service to our policy holders.

We are very proud to have been awarded a Silver Accreditation from Investors in People! We recognise that all of our people contribute to our success. That's why we are always looking for talented people to join our team - people who share our vision, who are passionate about what they do, and who want to be part of something special. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Somerset Bridge Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic factors or other characteristics protected by law. SBG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, skills and business requirements.