Strategic Risk Manager Position
Sanderson are partnering with a European Leader to recruit an experienced Strategic Risk Manager. This high-impact role will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to identify, assess, and actively manage key strategic and operational risks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the identification, assessment, and management of risks impacting reputation, strategy, operations, and financial wellbeing.
* Design and implement a responsive and forward-looking risk management framework.
* Develop and maintain best-in-class risk policies, procedures, and practices.
* Promote a strong risk culture and support leadership in maturing risk management capabilities.
* Guide teams in understanding their risk profiles and integrating risk thinking into decision-making.
* Ensure consistency and integration of risk management across all business units.
* Deliver training and communications to build risk literacy and engagement.
* Establish and manage a comprehensive risk monitoring and reporting framework for senior stakeholders.
* Support business continuity and crisis management planning.
* Collaborate with other assurance functions to build a mature, integrated assurance model.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Relevant qualifications in business, finance, and risk management.
* 7-8 years' experience in a Risk Manager role within construction, engineering or similar sector.
* Proven expertise in risk management practices and frameworks.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
* Excellent negotiation and influencing capabilities.
* Commercial acumen and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in fast-paced, growing commercial environments.
* Demonstrated success in building risk management practices from the ground up.