Job Introduction

As our Group Risk Manager, you will own the development of risk and control frameworks and implement risk management routines across the whole organisation. You will be exposed to all aspects of MPS, working closely with senior stakeholders and our Executive team.

You will create, lead and embed a healthy risk and compliance culture across MPS, whilst monitoring and providing robust challenge of emerging risks and issues that may arise from business activities. By providing second line assurances against risk, the Senior Group Risk Manager position plays a pivotal role in promoting the financial security and long-term sustainability of MPS.

This is a real opportunity for either an experienced Risk professional looking for a fresh challenge or someone ready to take that next step in their career.

We know flexibility is important to people and at MPS we want you to have the best work-life balance possible. That’s why this role sits under our Hybrid working model, meaning there will be a blend of home and office-based working to suit your individual needs and the needs of the business. This tends to be once or twice a week, but we care more about the work you do not where you do it.

Role Responsibility

As our new Senior Group Risk Manager, you will also:

• Oversee the development, delivery and ongoing management of the risk and solvency assessment process
• Ensure that all aspects of risk management are forward looking and contribute towards our corporate strategy
• Lead the training, competence, performance and engagement of Group Risk divisional colleagues, providing clarity on accountabilities and ensuring compliance with all governance, policy standards and processes
• Continuously champion the compliance and risk management agenda across the Organisation
• Provide Risk Management advice and support to the business to protect MPS, its members and colleagues.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for:

• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and methodologies within a regulated environment
• Ability to translate complex information and best practice for our discretionary products
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of FCAIPRA rulebooks and their application
• Experience working with financial services or insurance

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements.  We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

What’s important to MPS is that our people live our values of Member First, Ambitious, Determined and Empowered.

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary as stated above, you will also receive:

• Up to 22% discretionary annual bonus
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional 5 days)
• Private Medical Cover
• Healthcare cash plan
• 6x salary death in service
• A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with a NHS-registered private GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers

About the Company

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions. Membership provides access to expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in People Silver award.

Medical Protection Society