Job Description:

Job Title - Risk Lead

Location - Remote

Type - Full-Time

About the company

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.

About the job

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Investment In Training and Development

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.

Our Culture

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 they are or what they do. We are proud of the culture we are creating to ensure that our commitment is ongoing and have a diverse mix of employees working within an inclusive environment and culture to create a high performing workforce led by talented leaders. We aspire to be recognised for our innovative and modern thinking approach.  

Employee Benefits

As part of our competitive remuneration package, flexible benefits are available. There is an option to “flex up and down” on specific benefits, for example buy or sell annual leave, Private Medical Benefit, Dental and Travel Insurance.

You will also have access to ‘Perks at Work’, a discount store to purchase gift cards at reduced rates and get discounts on holidays, restaurants, activities, groceries and more.

DXC Recruitment Team will be engaging with all candidate applications on behalf of Velonetic. DXC will be managing the recruitment throughout the onboarding process.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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