Director of Risk

London / Hybrid | Full-time | Permanent

We are retained by a large UK pension provider currently undergoing an exciting transformation. With a strong focus on customer experience, they are seeking a Director of Risk to join their leadership team and help shape the next chapter of their journey.

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, this pivotal role will be responsible for embedding and evolving the enterprise risk framework — ensuring the organisation delivers the best possible outcomes for its members, whether they’re saving for the first time, preparing for retirement, or managing their pension independently.

Why this role matters

The organisation is undertaking a major transformation to modernise its operations and the way it serves its customers. The Director of Risk will play a critical role in enabling this change — not just by managing non-financial risk, but by using it as a driver of innovation and progress.

We are looking for a strategic thinker and influential leader — someone who can position risk as a value-adding function and foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, and empowerment across the organisation.

What you’ll bring

• A proven track record in senior risk leadership roles, ideally within financial services, asset management, or banking
• Exceptional ability to develop, lead, and inspire high-performing teams
• Deep knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks, with the confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate across the business
• A forward-thinking, solutions-oriented approach to risk that enables innovation rather than restricts it
• A strong sense of purpose and passion for delivering positive outcomes for customers

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future direction of one of the UK’s largest and most impactful pension schemes. You’ll join a mission-led organisation committed to doing what’s right — for its members, its people, and society as a whole.

If you're ready for a career-defining opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.