Risk Manager (6 month contract)

The Company

Timeline is a financial technology company on a mission to help millions of people plan, invest for, and enjoy retirement with confidence.

As a privately owned fast-growing fintech company providing Platform, MPS and financial planning solutions, we are well placed to disrupt the traditional financial services market. Our technology cuts out unnecessary costs, inefficiencies and anxiety for financial advisers, while improving the long-term investment returns for their clients.

We are a remote-first company with team members in over 13 countries.  And given our diversity of thought, backgrounds and life experiences, we are constantly striving to celebrate individual uniqueness, while achieving our common mission. As a scaling, high-growth company, developing and adapting are the norm.  If you’re after a dynamic company where you will make a real difference, then read on!

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join our Risk and Compliance team on a six-month fixed-term contract. This role has been created to support delivery of our risk management activities.

The role sits within the second line of defence and reports directly to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. It requires someone who can operate at pace without sacrificing rigour.

Key responsibilities include:

Risk Framework

• Support delivery of risk management activities
• Firm-wide risk assessment registers
• Risk appetite statements 
• KRI reporting
• Reporting to the RCC and other governance forums
• Incident reporting process

Platform and Operational Risk

• Third party risk and oversight

Governance and Reporting

• Prepare risk-focused board and committee papers, including project updates
• Support the ICARA process

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with the first line, including the SLT, to deliver risk processes across the business

Role Requirements

Core knowledge & experience:

• 6+ years’ experience in a risk management role within an FCA-regulated investment firm
• Demonstrable experience designing or embedding enterprise risk management frameworks, including risk registers, KRIs, and risk appetite statements
• Strong working knowledge of FCA rules including SYSC, PRIN, and prudential requirements (ICARA/MIFIDPRU)
• Familiarity with Consumer Duty, SM&CR, and operational resilience frameworks
• Experience working across second-line functions with first-line business owners
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare board-level documentation
• Proven ability to work independently and at pace within a structured programme environment
• Experience of MPS and/or platform businesses
• Familiarity with third-party oversight and associated risk frameworks
  

Ideal knowledge & experience:

• Experience using GRC platforms or data tools to support risk reporting
• Professional qualifications (e.g., IRM, CISI) desirable but not essential
  

The Package

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Non-contributory pension scheme
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Non-contractual bonus scheme
• Potential to join company option scheme
• Insurance plans
• Cost of relevant professional qualifications and memberships
• Hybrid working 
• Flexible hours (depending on team requirements)
• Wellbeing support