This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Wickes are looking for a successful candidate to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk management framework and provide objective oversight and challenge on the adequacy and effectiveness of the business’s management of operational risk, giving consideration to recent Corporate Governance Code changes and new reporting requirements. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a friendly, dynamic and agile environment, contributing to all aspects of the risk function. The role will be based in Watford and will require occasional travel between other business locations.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Director, Internal Audit and Risk in the design and delivery of an effective operational risk management and reporting capability and in the design, maintenance, oversight and reporting of an operational risk management framework
Deliver insightful risk analysis on the performance of operational risk management relative to Board agreed risk appetite, escalating issues and trends to senior management and appropriate governance committees
As subject matter expert, oversight and challenge the outputs from the business assessment and management of operational risks and controls through the company’s RCSA process
Provide professional and pragmatic risk and control advice and support to the business areas and support functions, including advising business teams on risk-adjusted returns and assisting with major change initiatives or new product launches
Promote and embed a positive risk management and compliance culture throughout the organisation by training and mentoring staff on risk mitigation
Identifying and assessing risks - run workshops, interviews and data reviews to surface risks, then score them for likelihood and impact using agreed frameworks or risk matrices
Maintaining the risk register and framework - own or coordinate the risk register, keeping risks up to date, tracking actions, closing items and improving how risks are categorised and assessed over time
Designing and reviewing controls - work with process owners (finance, operations, IT, HR, H&S, legal) to agree practical controls – policies, approvals, system checks, insurance, training – that reduce or transfer risk
Reporting to senior stakeholders - prepare regular risk reports and dashboards for directors, committees or the Board, highlighting top risks, trends and any areas where risk is rising beyond appetite
Advising projects and change programmes - review business cases, sit on project boards and challenge plans to make sure risk is considered early
Championing a risk-aware culture - coach managers on risk thinking, run training, refine templates and sometimes lead internal campaigns so that risk management doesn’t just live in a spreadsheet
Requirements:
Experience and/ or qualifications in one or more of the following governance related disciplines: risk management, internal audit, compliance
Proven experience in an operational risk management role
Track record of working with other assurance providers, eg Internal Audit, external auditors
Designing and implementing enterprise-wide operational risk management programmes
Preparing and presenting risk and compliance papers for senior management, including Board Committees
What we offer:
Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Private Medical and Life Assurance
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
financial education & loans
access to parental, menopause and fertility support