Head of Risk

What is a Head of Risk?

An organization’s Head of Risk holds overall responsibility for making sure the business is managing and mitigating risk. This involves a wide range of risk-related activities, including internal auditing, financial auditing, business variables, fraud prevention, insurance, and internal corporate investigations. They will also oversee the implementation of Operational Risk management and mitigation policies and procedures to avoid losses.

What are the responsibilities of a Head of Risk?

• Defining the overall strategy and top-level policies concerning Risk
• Aiding in the design and embedding of Risk systems and policies
• Leading transformation and development of the firm’s Risk, Compliance and Security capabilities by working with senior stakeholders.
• Co-ordinating internal assurance programs
• Designing and deploying the Internal Audit Plan
• Making sure the business’s risk management framework is functioning efficiently and is fully embedded.
• Managing, coaching, and leading a team of Risk professionals

Are you looking to hire a Head of Risk?

Whether it’s permanent or an interim appointment, we can help you find the perfect candidate for the position. To find out more, complete the contact form below and we’ll be in touch within the next working day to discuss your opportunity further.

Why work with Kind Consultancy

• Kind has a large pre-existing network of Compliance, Risk and Financial Crimes experts, which allows us to present your vacancy to leading professionals in the sector.
• An active headhunting approach provides the best candidates for your organization and delivers more accurate searches.
• With a shortlist of pre-screened candidates selected by our specialist team, there is no need for you to sort through irrelevant or underqualified CVs.
• Kind Consultancy maintains a fast-growing database of Risk, Compliance and Financial Crimes professionals who will be eager to hear about your need in their niche.

If you want to hire an exceptional Head of Risk, complete the contact form below and we will initiate a conversation about how Kind Consultancy can help find the ideal person for your organization.