Head of Financial and Non-Financial Risk

Head of Financial and Non-Financial Risk page is loaded Head of Financial and Non-Financial Risklocations: Dorking, Surrey, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 13, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: 834485Job Posting End Date: February 12We're a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we're on a collective mission to help the working world thrive. The role We are looking for a Head of Risk to join the team and play a key role in shaping, overseeing, and continuously improving our risk management capability across the UK business. In this senior leadership role, you'll work closely with our CRO to deliver independent oversight, challenge, and insight across financial and non financial risks. You'll lead the development and execution of our Risk Management Framework, oversee Internal Model governance and validation, and provide expert guidance to Boards, Committees, and senior leaders. You'll champion strong risk culture, drive high-quality reporting, lead ORSA activity, and ensure our approach meets regulatory expectations including Solvency UK and PRA requirements. You'll also manage and develop our Risk team, building strong relationships and influencing decision-making across the organisation. About You Qualified Actuary with extensive UK financial services risk experience Strong knowledge of Solvency II, ORSA, Internal Model, and risk governance Experienced leader with excellent communication and stakeholder skills Analytical, proactive, and comfortable challenging at senior levels Our Benefits: Generous Bonus Private Medical Insurance DC pension scheme Life, medical and income Insurance Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays) Salary sacrifice electric car scheme Unum, we've created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.We've built a supportive, where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to :Unum UK# At Unum Group, we're a Fortune 500 company and leading international provider of workplace benefits and services, helping workers and their families thrive for more than 175 years.# Through our Unum and Colonial Life brands, our company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioral health services.# Our 10,000+ employees work across operations in the US, UK and Poland, as well as our dedicated Technology Centre in Ireland.# Unum Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact us by submitting a request .