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Head of Enterprise Risk Management


Company : Hargreaves Lansdown


Location : Bath, England


Created : 2026-03-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Excited to grow your career?Our purpose is to make it easy for people to save and invest for a better future. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!Step into a role where your expertise shapes the future of enterprise risk at HL.As Head of Enterprise Risk Management, you'll set the strategic direction for our group-wide risk framework and prudential risk agenda. Effectively leading the charge in strengthening how we manage strategic, financial, operational, and investment risk. This is your opportunity to influence key decisions, champion best practice, and play a pivotal part in protecting and enhancing HL's trusted reputation.What you'll be doingOverall, the individual must be a highly credible operator who is able to set a clear strategy for enterprise risk wide management and prudential risk management on behalf of the Deputy GCRO to:Define and lead the Group Enterprise Risk strategy to ensure holistic risk coverage of principal risk.Oversee delivery of the ICARA and Wind Down Plan and manage the Finance business partnership.Set the strategy for risk reporting and ensure timely delivery of group-level risk reporting to the Executive Management team and the Board.Lead on the delivery of the annual risk assessments including risk maturity, Directors' attestations and risk adjustment.Lead on the identification of emerging trends and maturating the emerging risk framework.Design and embed accountability through the delivery of the Senior Managers Certification Regime programme.Anticipates internal/external challenges and evaluates best practice to establish, recommend and deliver core GRC tool strategy and embed into HL processes.In conjunction with senior peers, represent the GCRO in senior management committees or working forums where appropriateAssist GCRO and senior GCRO leadership team to drive an effective Risk strategy across the Group.Assist the DGCRO in the functional management of the Second Line Risk team.Build and maintain trusted and open relationships with external regulators, including the FCA as well as senior risk and control peers in the First Line.About youProven ability to drive strategy and deliver meaningful changeStrong background in risk or compliance at a senior levelAble to design and shape effective enterprise-wide risk frameworksConfident operating within a regulated environmentSkilled in leading teams and influencing cross-business initiativesStrong written and verbal communication skills, able to engage senior leaders and regulatorsExperience in ERM and organisational design is beneficialInterview processA 2-stage interview process including a presentation. There will also be a leadership assessment consisting of an online assessment and a feedback session.Working ScheduleThis role is based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office.Why us?Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.What's on offer?Discretionary annual bonus* and annual pay review25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closureOption to purchase an additional 5 days holiday**Flexible working options available, including hybrid workingEnhanced parental leavePension scheme up to 11% employer contributionIncome Protection and Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)Private medical insurance*Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcareHealth screening programmeHelp@hand - confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GPWellhub - unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessionsVariety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilitiesInhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwichesTwo paid volunteering days per year* dependant on role level** only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each yearHargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.#HLIJBRP1_UKTJ