Financial Risk Analyst
CV-LibraryBerkhamsted, HertfordshirepermanentPosted: 15 October 2026
Apply NowAre you an experienced Financial Risk professional looking to make a real impact within a growing risk function?
My client, an established, respected and growing Financial Services company, seek an experienced Financial Risk Analyst to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team. This role offers the opportunity to provide independent oversight, challenge and assurance across a broad range of financial risk activities while working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide second-line oversight and challenge of financial risk management activities.
* Review and assess credit risk management frameworks and Asset Liability Management (ALM) activities.
* Support oversight of internal credit rating methodologies and associated risk controls.
* Review Matching Adjustment applications and ongoing management of related risks.
* Contribute to validation activities for internal models and track remediation of findings.
* Support risk reporting for Executive and Board-level governance committees.
* Review actuarial assumptions, methodologies and risk-related initiatives.
* Provide risk oversight on investment activities, reinsurance arrangements and strategic projects.
* Coordinate contributions to the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process.
* Support the maintenance and enhancement of Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Appetite Frameworks.
* Monitor key financial risk metrics and contribute to regular risk reporting.
About You
You will be a proactive and analytical risk professional with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence key stakeholders.
Essential Experience
* Financial risk management experience within Life Insurance and/or Pensions.
* Strong understanding of the UK regulatory environment.
* Knowledge of investment risk, particularly credit risk and illiquid assets.
* Experience of, or exposure to, Asset Liability Management (ALM).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
* Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities.
What's on Offer?
* Exposure to a wide range of financial risk disciplines.
* Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
* A collaborative and supportive environment.
* Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
* The chance to influence strategic decision-making within a regulated financial services environment
My client, an established, respected and growing Financial Services company, seek an experienced Financial Risk Analyst to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team. This role offers the opportunity to provide independent oversight, challenge and assurance across a broad range of financial risk activities while working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide second-line oversight and challenge of financial risk management activities.
* Review and assess credit risk management frameworks and Asset Liability Management (ALM) activities.
* Support oversight of internal credit rating methodologies and associated risk controls.
* Review Matching Adjustment applications and ongoing management of related risks.
* Contribute to validation activities for internal models and track remediation of findings.
* Support risk reporting for Executive and Board-level governance committees.
* Review actuarial assumptions, methodologies and risk-related initiatives.
* Provide risk oversight on investment activities, reinsurance arrangements and strategic projects.
* Coordinate contributions to the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process.
* Support the maintenance and enhancement of Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Appetite Frameworks.
* Monitor key financial risk metrics and contribute to regular risk reporting.
About You
You will be a proactive and analytical risk professional with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence key stakeholders.
Essential Experience
* Financial risk management experience within Life Insurance and/or Pensions.
* Strong understanding of the UK regulatory environment.
* Knowledge of investment risk, particularly credit risk and illiquid assets.
* Experience of, or exposure to, Asset Liability Management (ALM).
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
* Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities.
What's on Offer?
* Exposure to a wide range of financial risk disciplines.
* Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
* A collaborative and supportive environment.
* Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
* The chance to influence strategic decision-making within a regulated financial services environment