Senior Risk Reporting & Governance Consultant

Location: Edinburgh, Bristol
Job Reference: 1304500
Role Grade: B4 - TLS

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About This Role

Summary of the role

To lead the Risk Reporting Team within the Risk Governance Function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and insightful risk reporting that enables effective decision-making and governance across the organisation.

The role drives continuous improvement in reporting standards and practices, supports the maintenance of the Risk Management Framework, and ensures alignment with Diligenta’s strategic objectives and regulatory expectations.

As a people leader, the role holder will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional development, completing the Step In Leadership programme as part of Diligenta’s commitment to developing future leaders.

Please note, as this is a people leadership role the successful applicant will be supported to succeed in their new role through enrolment in the appropriate level of our Diligenta Leadership 'Step' Pathway (subject to eligibility criteria), designed to drive quality and consistency across the organisation. 

  
What you’ll be doing
  • Lead and develop the Risk Reporting Team, providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities to build capability and engagement
  • Deliver timely, accurate, and value-added risk reporting that supports Risk Partnering and Oversight Teams, and informs governance forums such as RACC and RMCC
  • Support the Risk Governance Manager in maintaining and enhancing the Risk Management Framework and associated documentation, ensuring compliance with version control and review cycles
  • Drive improvements in reporting quality, consistency, and usability, leveraging technology and best practices to meet evolving stakeholder needs
  • Work closely with Risk Partnering, Oversight, Specialism teams, and other Line 2 functions (including Compliance and Financial Crime) to ensure reporting reflects key risk themes and supports effective risk management across the business
  • Maintain and manage a forward schedule of reporting deliverables and documentation reviews, ensuring timely completion and dependency management
  • Identify and implement opportunities to streamline reporting processes, enhance data integrity, and improve the clarity and impact of risk insights
  • Provide input into risk governance initiatives, projects, and assurance activities, supporting the function’s strategic priorities and transformation agenda
  • Explore opportunities to leverage data analytics and GRC tooling to enhance reporting capabilities and risk insight delivery
What we’re looking for
  • Ensure internal governance reporting meets senior stakeholder expectations, clearly articulating risk trends and emerging issues
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting risk insights clearly and concisely
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Ability to lead and develop a small team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Demonstrated experience in a risk, governance, or reporting role within a regulated environment
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality reporting under tight deadlines
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and engaging with senior stakeholders

  
  
 

The hiring manager to contact is: Lyn Carr Email: Lyn.Carr@diligenta.co.uk

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