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Enterprise Risk Manager

Location: 

London, GB

Department or practice area:  Risk Management

Taylor Wessing

 

Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. 

 

With 1200+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 28 offices and 17 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Risk Management  team, with the addition of a Enterprise Risk Manager.

 

Key responsibilities

 

  • Lead on the development and implementation of a new Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks, including the production of the necessary policies and procedures.
  • Select and maintain an appropriate set of reporting tools.
  • Identify, assess, and monitor risks across the organisation in line with the ERM Framework in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders, to ensure they are effectively managed.
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to integrate risk management practices into business processes. Build and maintain good relationships with all relevant stakeholders across the firm.
  • Assist with the preparation of risk assessments across the business where required.
  • Provide guidance on risk mitigation strategies and recommend improvements to internal controls where requested.
  • Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and other third parties on matters related to enterprise risk management.
  • Contribute to an effective risk culture at Taylor Wessing.
  • Once the ERM Framework has been established, audit and review the Framework on a regular basis to ensure it is being correctly used and adding value to the business.
  • Report to management as required on risks affecting the business and how they are being addressed.

 

Knowledge, skills and experience

 

  • Bachelor's degree in business, risk or finance or other related area;
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in enterprise risk management within a professional services or corporate environment delivering successful risk management outcomes.
  • Good experience of risk management frameworks and processes
  • Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and tools.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal; capable of presenting complex information clearly to various stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Ability to independently manage time and complex projects.
  • Ability to lead and deliver change within areas of responsibility.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with risk management software is advantageous.

 

Benefits

 

Here are a select few benefits that Taylor Wessing offer; 

  • Hybrid working (Offering the opportunity to work remotely, while maintaining a social boundary by working from our award-winning offices for 3 days a week) 
  • Holiday (Our basic annual holiday entitlement starts at 25 days, with a further discretionary day of paid leave in December. You may also purchase up to five extra days each year (pro rata). 
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave (After one-year service, you are entitled to up to 26 weeks leave full pay if you or your partner give birth or adopt a child). 

 

Along with these there are many more benefits we offer, with the addition of a comprehensive flexible benefits package available. 

 

Our culture

 

Nurturing a diverse, inclusive culture allows all of our talent to flourish, sparks creativity and powers innovation.  We continue to build a team that exemplifies inclusivity and reflects the firm's core values: creative, excellence, integrity, responsible, respect and team.  We value and celebrate the differences in who we are, what we have experienced and how we think, so all candidates will be treated fairly regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, marital status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

 

The way we work

 

At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us. We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.  

 

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