Key Achievements:

• Developed and implemented enterprise-wide risk management framework, reducing organisational risk exposure by 40%.

• Introduced advanced risk assessment tools, improving identification of high-risk areas across operations, finance, and compliance.

• Implemented automated risk monitoring dashboards, saving 20+ hours per week for executive reporting.

• Led successful enterprise risk audits with zero critical findings.

• Designed and executed business continuity and crisis management plans, ensuring operational resilience.

• Integrated risk management with corporate strategy, enhancing decision-making at board level.

• Conducted comprehensive operational and financial risk assessments, reducing potential losses by £5M / $6M annually.

• Established key risk indicators (KRIs) and reporting systems for executive and board-level oversight.

• Strengthened cyber and IT risk management programs, reducing incidents and breaches by 50%.

• Developed and delivered risk awareness and compliance training programmes for employees and management.

• Standardised risk reporting processes across multiple jurisdictions and business units.

• Oversaw vendor and third-party risk assessments, mitigating operational and compliance risks.

• Implemented credit, market, and liquidity risk management frameworks for financial operations.

• Improved regulatory compliance monitoring, reducing penalties and regulatory exposure.

• Led integration of risk management in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.

• Conducted scenario planning and stress testing to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities.

• Enhanced internal controls and governance practices to minimise operational, financial, and compliance risks.

• Advised executive leadership on emerging risks and risk mitigation strategies.

• Developed enterprise risk policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with global best practices.

• Collaborated with internal audit and compliance teams to strengthen overall risk management effectiveness.

• Introduced predictive analytics to forecast emerging risk trends and impacts on business objectives.

• Improved board reporting on risk appetite, tolerance, and mitigation strategies.

• Created succession planning and talent development for risk management team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the enterprise risk management framework and policies.

• Lead and manage the risk management team, providing mentorship, performance management, and professional development.

• Identify, assess, and monitor financial, operational, regulatory, and strategic risks, providing actionable insights to the board and executive team.

• Ensure alignment of risk management with corporate strategy, governance, and compliance requirements.

• Oversee risk reporting, monitoring, and mitigation initiatives across all business units and jurisdictions.

• Collaborate with internal audit, compliance, finance, and operations to embed risk awareness throughout the organisation.

• Support business continuity, crisis management, and scenario planning initiatives to safeguard the organisation.