Enterprise Risk & Insurance Lead Analyst

Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:

111Job Description:We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk & Insurance Lead Analyst to become an integral part of the Enterprise Risk Management team. You will provide support in promoting risk management awareness and practices across the organisation.  In addition you will be supporting the Insurance team in the collection and review of exposure data, providing valuable input into the management of claims made against the company.

This is a unique, exciting opportunity to develop your career in a role that combines both your Risk and Insurance experience, where you will be engaging  with internal and external stakeholders and working with appointed insurance related legal advisors.

What you will be doing as an Enterprise Risk & Insurance Lead Analyst

• Support the consistent embedding of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework across the organisation.
• Raise awareness of risk management best practice across Thames Water. 
• Support the identification, development and implementation of tools and technology to support enterprise risk management, including ongoing user training where necessary.
• Act as key interface for the risk owners and other key stakeholders to co-ordinate and support routine risk deliverables.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to collate information and documentary evidence to support the defence of insurance related claims where appropriate.

What you should bring to the role
Essential

• Previous relevant risk management and/or insurance experience supporting risk management and insurance programmes in an organisation.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, as well as excellent presentation skills.
• Able to operate effectively in an agile way in the context of changing priorities of the wider team and the business.
• Experience in delivering risk and insurance reports and analysis.
• Demonstrable experience inbuilding and maintaining strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to deliver quality deliverables to tight deadlines.
• The ability to remain focused on the bigger picture.

Desirable:

• Insightful business awareness with the ability to understand and analyse changing business context in relation to risk and insurance.
• Experience in utility industry, regulated environment or FTSE250.

Qualification:

• Desirable – recognised, or working towards a qualification in Risk Management and/or insurance

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive salary from £55,000 – £60,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we? 
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear – to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. 
 
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. 
 
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part? 

Working at Thames Water 
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life’s essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business. 

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings. 

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. 

Find out more about working at Thames Water. 

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way. 

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Location: South East, Reading