Transformation Risk Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Transformation Risk Manager (Fintech): Providing independent, forward-looking risk oversight across the transformation portfolio with an accent on major programmes, delivery risk, and value realisation. Focus on ensuring effective non-financial risk management, providing challenge to business ambitions, and reporting to senior stakeholder boards.

Location: Stirling, UK (Hybrid working arrangements available).

Company

hirify.global is a major UK-listed financial services provider with over 175 years of history, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer long-term investment and savings solutions.

What you will do

• Provide independent risk oversight and challenge on first-line identification, assessment, and management of change-related risks.
• Act as a trusted business partner, ensuring Risk & Compliance input is proportionate and value-adding.
• Manage and coordinate second-line opinions on transformation programmes across support functions.
• Conduct targeted transformation risk assurance reviews and deep dives in line with the agreed assurance plan.
• Deliver regular MI and reporting on change and transformation projects to senior stakeholder boards and committees.
• Review and assess emerging risk themes across programmes to ensure effective management of operational and execution risk.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the UK regulatory framework for non-financial risk management in financial services.
• Strong understanding of project/programme delivery and risk oversight frameworks across all project stages.
• Experience in building and managing strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to challenge operational experts.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure to tight deadlines.

Nice to have

• Professional Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Project Management qualifications.
• Knowledge of Life Insurance and Asset Management sectors.
• Experience in cost and benefit management.

Culture & Benefits

• Valuable pension scheme (18% total contribution).
• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to purchase extra days.
• Market-leading Inspiring Families policy with comprehensive paid parental leave.
• Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover, and Life Assurance.
• Inclusive culture with employee-led networks and support for diverse communities.