2nd Line Risk Partner

Job description

2nd Line Risk Partner – HR, Legal, Claims & Fraud

Location : Hybrid to Manchester

Our client is seeking an experienced 2nd Line Risk Partner to provide expert oversight across People, Legal, Claims, and Fraud Risk. This is a highly influential role, supporting and strengthening risk frameworks, driving robust governance, and delivering insightful challenge across core business functions.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing clarity on emerging risks, the effectiveness of controls, and opportunities to strengthen resilience across the business.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain People, Legal, Claims, and Fraud risk frameworks, policies, appetites, metrics, and RCSAs.
• Ensure frameworks meet regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Provide independent review and challenge of risk events, exceptions, and remediation.
• Challenge first-line control effectiveness, risk responses, and remediation progress.
• Oversee claims and fraud risk processes, including detection, prevention, investigation, and reporting.
• Monitor emerging fraud trends and recommend proactive mitigation.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, first-line teams, and outsourced partners.
• Present clear risk insights to committees, regulators, and operational teams.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and a strong risk culture.
• Provide written 2nd line assurance on relevant initiatives.
• Support the CRO with high-quality risk reporting.

About You :

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