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Senior Manager, Risk Independence (18 Month Contract)
Posted 3 days ago by KPMG
OverviewAt KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges.Here, you ca...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location St. John's, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
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Risk Project Manager
Posted 4 days ago by Huxley (UK) Limited
My client within the financial services sector is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their expanding tea...
- Rate £138,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Financial Crime Risk Manager - 12 month FTC
Posted 4 days ago by GoCardless
About UsGoCardless is a global bank payment company.Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCa...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Information Security Manager - Risk Management
Posted 4 days ago by Babcock International Group
The roleAs Information Security Manager - Risk Management, you'll play a critical role in strengthening cyber resilience...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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Project Controls Risk Manager (PMO)
Posted 1 week ago by Contracts IT Recruitment Consulting Ltd
The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to support the successful delivery of a large, complex program...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Corsham, UK
Project Manager - Government, Planning, Scheduling, Risk, DV cleared. Wiltshire,...
Posted 2 weeks ago by Bangura Solutions
Our client is seeking an experienced DV-cleared Project Manager with a proven track record in government sectors.Must po...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Wiltshire, UK
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About Our Risk Manager Contract Roles
What does a risk manager contractor do?
The Risk Manager contractor role centres on the ability to lead or support the risk management function within an organisation, taking responsibility for maintaining the enterprise risk framework, facilitating risk identification and assessment activities across the business, producing risk reporting for senior management and board audiences, managing the risk register, and advising business leaders on effective risk mitigation strategies. The Risk Manager role is distinct from specialist risk disciplines such as credit risk or market risk modelling: it focuses on the management and governance of risk across the enterprise rather than the technical quantification of specific risk categories. Contractors are brought in to cover vacancies within risk functions, to implement a risk management framework in an organisation that is building formal risk governance for the first time, or to provide additional risk management capacity during a period of significant business change or regulatory scrutiny.
The skills expected of Risk Manager contractors combine risk management methodology knowledge with strong stakeholder management and analytical ability. Experience designing and implementing enterprise risk frameworks aligned to standards such as ISO 31000 or the COSO ERM framework is expected, alongside practical experience facilitating risk workshops, maintaining risk registers, and producing risk reporting that is informative and actionable for senior leadership audiences. The ability to translate complex and diverse risk information into a coherent picture of the organisation's overall risk profile, and to advise business leaders on proportionate risk mitigation without defaulting to excessive risk aversion, is the hallmark of an effective Risk Manager contractor. For financial services roles, familiarity with the specific risk taxonomy and reporting requirements of the FCA and PRA frameworks is additionally expected. IRM or AIRMIC qualification is well regarded across the risk management contracting market.
What is the market like for risk manager contractors?
The Risk Manager contract market is a steadily active specialist market across financial services, energy, healthcare, infrastructure, and large corporate organisations where formal enterprise risk management is a regulatory, governance, or organisational requirement. Financial services is the most active sector, driven by the FCA and PRA's continuing focus on risk framework quality and the pace of regulatory change that requires risk frameworks to adapt continuously. The growth of new risk categories including cyber risk, climate risk, and AI risk is expanding the scope of enterprise risk management and creating demand for Risk Managers who can incorporate these emerging risks into existing frameworks. Rates for experienced Risk Managers with relevant sector knowledge are solid and reflect the governance responsibility and advisory nature of the role.
How much do risk manager contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for risk manager roles typically range from £500 to £900 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many risk manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 risk manager contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to July 2026.