Risk Manager

About the role

Polo Managing Agency (PMA) is looking for a Risk Manager to shape and embed a robust risk management framework across the agency and its managed syndicates. This high‑visibility position works closely with senior leaders and offers the chance to influence strategic decision‑making in a forward‑thinking Lloyd’s market environment.

Key responsibilities

• Enhance PMA’s risk management framework to align with regulatory expectations and industry best practice.
• Develop and maintain syndicate risk appetite frameworks, including metrics, thresholds and reporting.
• Maintain risk and control registers, ensuring accuracy of risks, controls and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate risk and control assessments, evaluating design and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct bespoke risk analysis, scenario analysis and independent assessments in line with the annual risk plan.
• Provide second‑line oversight of the project portfolio, identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Support onboarding of new syndicates, including risk assessments and Lloyd’s Making It Happen requirements.
• Manage risk incident processes, including impact assessment and root‑cause analysis.
• Contribute to stress and scenario testing and support ORSA/OSCA reporting.
• Assist with validation of internal models and deliver risk services to outsourced syndicates.

Required profile

• Degree‑level education or relevant professional qualification (IRM, CII).
• Experience in London Market risk management; Lloyd’s experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and written communication abilities.
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently while managing multiple priorities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Broad exposure across the business and direct interaction with senior leaders.
• Opportunity to influence risk strategy in a dynamic Lloyd’s market organisation.
• Collaborative environment that values innovative risk management approaches.