Senior Manager, Risk

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Our Risk function is maturing, responding to increased and more sophisticated business risk assessment requirements drivenby external market volatility and the company’s growth ambitions.

As the Senior Risk Manager in the Group Risk team you will oversee Group risk appetite, principal risks, related tolerances and controls through risk analysis based on market information and internal insight. Also, engage with and influence strategic decision-makers, including the Executive Committee, and present key risk updates to the Risk Committee and Audit Committee. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In the role, you will be required to:

Risk Strategy & Governance

• Shape and define risk strategy in collaboration with Executive leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives for disclosure in Risk Committee, Audit Committee, and Board meetings, as well as external reporting in the Annual Report and Interim Disclosure.
• Lead updates and monitoring of the Group’s Principal Risks, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives for disclosure in Risk Committee, Audit Committee, and Board meetings, as well as external reporting in the Annual Report and Interim Disclosure.
• Lead risk discussions with business leaders, mapping out the risk landscape and quantifying net risk through assessments of current control effectiveness and maturity.
• Lead quantitative and qualitative analyses to generate insights and recommendations that influence decision-makers, including Executive Committee members, the Risk Committee, and the Audit Committee.
• Represent Group Risk at the Risk Committee, presenting analysis, key challenges, and strategic recommendations to strengthen Burberry’s risk management approach.
• Work closely with SVP of Internal Audit & Risk and Director of Risk, preparing reports and committee papers, taking ownership of key sections to influence business decisions.
• Project lead the development of the UK Corporate Governance Code (Provision 29), driving forward compliance andoperational risk elements to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Oversee the creation and rollout of new risk management processes, supporting the introduction of a new risk platform and framework enhancements.
• Lead training efforts and change management initiatives ensuring effective adoption of updated risk methodologies.
• Drive innovation in Burberry’s risk and control practices, implementing improvements in policy, reporting, governance, and supporting systems.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging risk insights to influence leadership decisions.
• Lead risk/value reviews and provide expert guidance on the use of risk platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Assist in coordinating risk-related initiatives across multiple areas, including business continuity and insurance, maintaining a consistent and effective approach across the organisation.

Strategic Contribution

• Act as a key advisor on risk-related incidents, supporting business continuity efforts and remediation strategies.
• Deputise for the Director of Risk, assisting in analysis, decision-making, and incident management.
• Driving strategic improvements within the Risk and Audit function while making a broader contribution to the wider finance
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PERSONAL PROFILE

• Presentation skills at Executive Level and Board / Risk Committee level
• Detailed and comprehensive experience in risk management and reporting
• Degree level qualification in technical, risk related subject
• Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in a risk management role
• Risk or GRC qualification 
• Project management experience

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.