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About the role
- Senior Risk Business Partner leading risk management for tech, data, and product innovations at Domestic & General. Collaborating with business stakeholders to ensure effective risk governance.
Responsibilities
- Challenge, support and work with 1st Line teams on risk identification, assessment, and control adequacy related to digital and tech processes and data and products.
- Be a key point of contact for the business and effectively engage with the 1st line as a Risk Business Partner
- Work with the first line and collate / coordinate updates with the 1st line on their risk profiles for aligned reporting on tech, data and product risk report as part of Group Risk Reporting
- Support, challenge and guide first line on tech, data and product RCSA process.
- Act as Group Risk Representative on any business projects and initiatives in the areas of tech, data and products where the representative should challenge and advise as a Risk Business Partner to the business.
- Attend associated working groups and committees in these areas as needed
- Partner with first line on the operational risk events process in these areas, guide, train and raise awareness as needed and guide the first line to report and rectify with robust actions to strengthen the control environment, as required.
- Support enhancements to D&Gs Tech, Data and Product Risk Control Framework by identifying and embedding key controls across the area area’s lifecycle.
- Monitor implementation of risk controls across business units and functions, gathering feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and prepare reports and presentations for governance forums as part of group risk reporting
- Stay on top of regulatory and wider updates in the areas of responsibility and engage with the wider Group Risk team and all lines of business on the evolving landscapes and potential impact to the business.
Requirements
- Experience partnering with Technology, Data or Product teams and understanding how digital solutions and platforms are developed and operated.
- Good expertise in technology, data and product risk, with the ability to understand technical concepts and provide effective challenge.
- Ability to lead end‑to‑end risk reviews, including assessing design, controls and areas for improvement.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical risks clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in a regulated insurance or financial services environment.
- Familiarity with risk frameworks such as risk appetite, RCSA, issues and actions, control testing and change risk governance.
- Understanding of secure system design and delivery practices (e.g., SDLC, cloud, DevOps/DevSecOps) and product lifecycle processes.
- Ability to analyse technical information and risk indicators to identify trends and emerging risks.
- A proactive, solution‑focused approach to embedding strong risk management across delivery teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
- 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, as well as an annual option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave
- Training opportunities as well as clearly defined career progression
- Health cash plan – employer funded cover to enable you to claim money back on essential healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and many more.
- Cover also includes unlimited access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
- Attractive company pension scheme
- Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary
- Dedicated online benefit portal offering access to saving and lending facilities, financial wellbeing and support services: Salary Finance – access to savings and borrowing through payroll
- Car Leasing – access to a carbon neutral salary sacrifice car leasing scheme, with an all-inclusive monthly cost covering all charge, taxes, insurance, repairs and maintenance on a range of brand-new vehicles
- Travel Loans – interest free loans to help spread the cost of annual travel tickets
- Cycle to Work – tax efficient bike and cycling equipment worth up to £1,000
- Health & Wellbeing – discounted gym membership, online virtual workout sessions, online culinary classes
- OnHand – Giving you the opportunity to be an Eco & Social volunteer via a handy app. Volunteer individually or in groups to get involved in Youth Mentoring, Food Poverty, Homelessness & Elderly help.
- Employee Assistance Programme – specialist advice and support on issues such as finance, relationships, illness and family issues
- Free Domestic & General protection plan – one free plan each year with access to discounted rates of up to 50% on additional plans, including referrals for family and friends
- Employee discounts – with a range of discounts for 100s of online and high street retailers
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