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Position Title: Group Enterprise Risk Management ContractorGroup: David Roberts & Partners (DR&P), part of the BMS GroupEmployment Type: Fixed Term Contract for 6 monthsReports To: DR&P Risk and Compliance Director, with functional reporting line to the Group Head of RiskLocation: Leeds / Southport & HybridAbout DR&P GroupDavid Roberts and Partners was formed in 1977. Founded in Ormskirk, before moving to Southport, the organisation has now grown into a family of independent insurance brokers. With businesses spanning the UK and Europe. We have a team of over 450 dedicated colleagues, we place over >£600m premium worldwide with direct access to Lloyd’s of London and other specialist international markets. While our businesses operate at a local level, the Group's infrastructure empowers us to compete with and win against the multinational brokers. The objective is always to provide the best possible service and protection for our clients.Following a sustained period of growth, where DR&P Group has acquired multiple insurance business and is continuing to grow both organically and through acquisition, the group is now embarking upon the next chapter following our acquisition by BMS Group.Summary of Position: DR&P are seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) professional to lead the implementation of the Group ERM Framework into the David Roberts & Partners Group Limited (DR&P), a member of the BMS group. This is a critical transitional role to ensure the consistent application of group-wide risk standards, tools, and governance within the newly integrated business.Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:Lead the integration and implementation of the BMS Group Enterprise Risk Management Framework within DR&P.Deliver the agreed implementation plan.Establish and embed core risk processes to a BaU standard, including:Risk Identification and AssessmentRisk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs)Risk Event / Incident ReportingRisk Registers and DashboardsKey Risk Indicators (KRIs)Utilise the risk management system to support the roll out of the ERM framework and ensure appropriate system training for all risk, control, KRI and action owners is delivered.Engage and train senior leaders / risk owners and first-line stakeholders to embed a risk-aware culture and support their role as risk owners.Support the development of regular risk reporting for senior management and the DR&P Risk & Compliance Committee, aligning with Group standards.Provide handover of BaU risk process to relevant DR&P second line risk resource.Provide regular progress updates to both the DR&P Risk & Compliance Director and the BMS Group Head of RiskFunctional & Behavioural Competencies required:Strong knowledge of risk management best practice and emerging risk management developments within financial services; international risk management experience desirable.Proven experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships on risk matters with regulators.Experience of operating effectively at senior management level and of influencing Board/senior management and other stakeholders.Sound understanding of regulation and legislation requirements.Excellent IT skills and ability to pick up new systems quickly.Analytical; problem solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.Forward thinker and planner; proactive and uses initiative.Adapts and responses well to change and pressure.Strong stakeholder management skills.Communicates clearly; effectively interacts with others.