Risk Officer

Knowledge

Understanding of Risk and compliance frameworks e.g. operational risk, conduct risk financial crime, data protection

Risk and Compliance understanding – broad understanding of the financial services regulatory framework

Maintain compliance with all regulatory bodies

Develop knowledge of risk management frameworks, incl. but not limited to risk appetite, policies, risk registers, threats to plan and local risks.

Keep up-to-date with any changes in risk and regulatory requirements and ensure they are applied to working practice

To be aware of and understand Atlanta’s Whistleblowing Procedure and Code of Conduct. To question and act upon concerns about malpractice or wrongdoing by following the Atlanta’s Whistleblowing Procedure

Experience in financial services specifically general insurance

Develop and produce risk and regulatory reporting utilising existing tools (e.g. DFN) for committees, oversight forums and other relevant purposes.

To safeguard information, paying particular attention to customer and employee data and business sensitive information

Skills

Support with the implementation and adoption of DFN (Group Risk Management system) across Atlanta

Support with the implementation of risk and compliance policies and business standards

Provide support with risk events, undertaking root cause analysis and deep-dives where required providing insights to the business on control improvements / opportunities

Provide feedback to the business on areas for risk and compliance development

Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.

In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department, the team and the company as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships

To actively support and encourage at all times, compliance with our quality principles, company policies and best practice in security, legal and regulatory requirements

Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role

Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking / conferences /associations / groups, to stay current on Industry developments & innovations. Encourage, support and coach other team members in their own development.

Behaviours

Strong negotiation skills and an ability to work with the business to find solutions

Good organisation skills with ability to prioritise

Ability to prioritise and manage

Good problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to make decisions