Risk Management Consultant (hybrid or remote)

• About Us

   

  The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

  You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance. 

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast/ Derry-Londonderry/ Strabane/ Remote, GB

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

   

  An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced risk practitioner to join our team. This position will play a key role in support of risk management throughout the Allstate Technology, Services & Ventures organization. 
  
  Success in this role requires initiative coupled with an ability to execute quickly and to the highest standards.  Individuals who are motivated by interaction with senior management and application of strong risk management process, principles, and analytics will be ideally suited to the role.  A good eye for detail coupled with responsive and positive attitude is essential.

  The Risk Consultant works with other risk management professionals and leaders, as well as technology and business teams, to ensure risk and return is appropriately delivered and imbedded throughout the organization.

    

   

  Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

   

  • Building out and maintaining the Technology, Services & Ventures organization risk register.
  • Building key relationships with the various technology departments and working in partnership to identify and develop solutions to address key risk areas.
  • Forging effective engagement with key stakeholders on risk management, control, and governance matters.
  • Driving and monitoring risk mitigation initiatives across the Technology, Services & Ventures organization.
  • Coordinating efforts to promote risk management culture with the Technology, Services & Ventures organization.
  • Developing analytic and visual presentation strategies to ensure risk data is conveyed in meaningful and interpretive formats for all audience levels.
  • Playing a role in the facilitation of the annual enterprise operational risk assessment.
  • Conducting risk assessments on a wide variety of key processes and decisions.
  • Identifying and developing key metrics to focus on what matters most to the Organization.
  • Providing guidance in establishing risk tolerance levels.
  • Driving culture shift toward self-analysis & evidence-based decisions.

  
  Exposure to risk committees and risk reporting processes, risk assessments, risk analysis and metrics, and policy and procedure definition are a part of the hands-on experience.

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK'
  • Undergraduate Degree or relevant experience
  • 1-3 years work-based experience of:  
    • Demonstrated experience of analytical thinking and evaluating risks and concepts  
    • Experience delivering consultancy services and working with stakeholders as part of a team 
    • Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate information from a variety of sources

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Previous experience in risk management, compliance, control testing or a related discipline
  • Exposure to Tableau or similar analytical visual representation tools.
  • Data analysis and reporting experience
  • Presenting complex ideas at a senior level

    

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3nG3NUL 

   

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 1st February 2022