About this role
We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else 🚀
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.
At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.
We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.
The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters!
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Enterprise Risk Manager
We are looking for an Enterprise Risk Manager to join our team, with the main focus being on oversight, governance, and driving the strategic execution of Enterprise Risk management framework. Given the lean nature of the team, you will have significant autonomy, wide exposure across the business, and the opportunity to lead, influence, and shape our risk capability as we scale.
The role
- Lead and provide expert advice & counsel on complex enterprise and operational risk-related matters across the business.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across key functions to identify, evaluate, challenge, and manage key risks and controls.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation to drive strategic risk initiatives, build risk maturity, and foster a strong risk culture.
- Take end-to-end ownership of core elements of the Enterprise Risk Management framework, including KRIs, RCSAs, Operational Risk Event Management, and risk committee management.
- Drive continuous improvement and scalability of our Risk Governance tools (GRC software) and framework processes.
- Oversee, prepare, and present high-quality, impactful risk reporting for relevant Executive committees and Board documentation.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and direction to team members (including Risk Analysts/Senior Analysts) to support their development and drive team outcomes.
- Track and challenge risk actions, ensuring business owners have appropriate guidance to resolve root causes within agreed target dates.
What we’re looking for
- Proven, deep experience in Enterprise or Operational Risk Management within financial services, risk consultancies, or Big 4 environments.
- Experience in SME lending, fintech, or fast-paced digital lending environments is highly desirable.
- Typically 5+ years of relevant work experience in Enterprise or Operational Risk Management, with demonstrated progression into managerial or senior advisory responsibilities.
- Strong strategic acumen, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear business impacts.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills—capable of influencing and constructively challenging senior management.
- Curiosity, good judgement, ability to break down problems and imagine solutions. Enthusiasm about AI and its potential to support the role.
- Hands-on expertise with Enterprise/Operational Risk Management tools (GRC software), alongside high proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, own outcomes, and mentor or manage team members effectively.
We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
Why join us? 💜
We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026 ! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!
Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:
- Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
- Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
- Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
- Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
- Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.
We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.