Risk Officer

Job Description:

Job Title - Risk Officer

Location - Remote

Type - Full-Time

Velonetic represents the joint ventures between DXC Technology, the International Underwriting Association (IUA), and Lloyd’s of London. Previously referred to as the London Market Joint Ventures, we have been operating for over 20 years in the London market (Lloyd's and Company), in both insurance and reinsurance business. Processing over £101 billion worth of premium and claims transactions today, we are building a new digital platform and services that will enable our customers to move transactions and money through the processing lifecycle with greater efficiency and speed, releasing time to drive innovation and focus on higher value activities.

The Risk Lead will be a part of the second line of defence risk team and will be responsible for managing Enterprise risks (Finance, Operations, Sales, Supply chain, Digital transformation etc).

The role involves providing risk oversight and guidance to the business and ensuring compliance with the organisation's risk management framework.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in enterprise risk management and relevant controls.

There is room to grow within the team and within the wider DXC company. The candidate ideally also has experience in the insurance industry, but other financial services related, or Digital, Data, Technology related services are also desired.

• Leads comprehensive assessments of enterprise‑level risks and provides clear, actionable recommendations to support informed decision‑making across the business.
• Monitors, analyses, and reports on risk exposures, ensuring timely escalation of significant issues to senior management.
• Maintains and updates the enterprise risk register, ensuring risks are accurately documented, assessed, and actively managed.
• Drafts effective controls and conducts control testing to assess design and operating effectiveness.
• Maintains and enhances the enterprise risk management framework to ensure consistency, alignment, and compliance across the organisation.
• Leads and supports the rollout and integration of new risk management systems, driving adoption and embedding improved processes.
• Supports the Head of Risk in preparing risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive committees and board‑level audiences.
• Advises business units on risk management best practice, enabling sound operational and strategic decisions.
• Tracks emerging risks and develops proactive strategies to address evolving threats.
• Builds trusted relationships with business teams, acting as a key partner on all risk matters.
• Provides direction and support to team members, fostering capability growth and high‑quality delivery.

• Holds a relevant bachelor’s degree and/or Risk Management certification, with experience in ECCTA and fraud risk.
• Works effectively with others while confidently delivering autonomously when required.
• Demonstrates strong planning, prioritisation, and attention to detail to ensure high‑quality outcomes.
• Produces well‑structured reports, policies, and process documents, supported by excellent verbal and presentation skills.
• Applies strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills to assess issues and propose effective solutions.
• Adopts a can‑do mindset, adapts to changing priorities, and actively contributes ideas and improvements.
• Proactively develops knowledge and skills, adding value through ongoing learning and initiative.

We offer a comprehensive range of training and career development opportunities, a structured induction programme, tailored job training as well as mentoring and support for relevant sponsored professional qualifications. We’re developing an environment where people can grow and harness their careers and skills to be the best that they can be to focus on the long term.

Here at Velonetic, we support with care and compassion. We are constantly evolving our initiatives around equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that everyone feels equally involved and supported in the workplace no matter of who…