interim Chief Risk Officer

Job Title: Interim Chief Risk Officer (Immediate Start) Location: London / Remote Duration: [3 Mlonth Contract OR 3 Month Fixed-term contract, open to both Start Date: Immediate The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Interim Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead the risk function during a critical transition period. This is a high-impact executive role requiring immediate availability and deep insurance sector expertise. You will provide strategic risk oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen governance frameworks, and support the Board and Executive team through a period of change. Key Responsibilities Provide executive leadership of the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework Act as the primary risk advisor to the CEO, Board, and Risk Committee Ensure compliance with insurance regulatory requirements and capital adequacy standards Oversee risk appetite, risk reporting, and stress testing processes Lead review and enhancement of risk controls, governance, and policies Manage regulatory relationships and engagement Support strategic decision-making with robust risk analysis Lead and mentor the risk function team Essential Requirements Proven experience as a Chief Risk Officer or senior risk executive within the insurance sector Strong understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks and capital management Experience navigating organisations through periods of transformation or heightened regulatory scrutiny Demonstrated ability to operate at Board levellc Immediate availability GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. By applying for this job you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Agreement which can be found at www.gerrrardwhite.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr