Solvency II Risk Manager

Grafton Banks Finance are currently recruiting for an Interim Risk Manager with detailed working knowledge of Solvency II, for a well respected and instantly recognisable insurance company near Reigate. This interim role will be Reporting to the Head of Risk and Compliance. The main purpose of the role will be to ensure that appropriate documented systems and controls are in place to maintain an effective management framework. In addition, for the role of Risk Manager you will also be responsible for designing, developing and managing risk management tools and processes, to achieve and maintain compliance within regulatory requirements. Some of the challenges lying ahead for the successful candidate include: understanding the complexities of the Solvency II directive, relating in particular to the risk management function and to the relationship between risk assessment and capital management, in order to translate into workable business focused solutions; providing proportionate and fit for purpose advice to the business taking into account the nature, scale and complexity of the group of companies; influencing senior management to ensure appropriate consideration of risk matters in day to day business activities. It is essential that you have a good working knowledge of Solvency II and broad risk management experience within a Financial Services or Insurance sector. The successful applicant will be immediately available or at short notice in order to apply to this role.