Chief Business Risk Officer

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.

As part of our Risk team, you’ll provide independent oversight and challenge across enterprise, security, operational and technology risk, helping the firm make informed decisions to move quickly and safely.

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The role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Business Risk Officer (CBRO) leads G-Research's second line of defence and is responsible for shaping and maturing the firm's enterprise risk capability.

Working closely with Engineering, Security and business leadership, the CBRO will ensure risk management is practical, scalable and embedded into how the firm builds and operates technology. The role provides independent oversight while enabling informed, risk-based decisions in a complex technical environment.

With the foundations of our enterprise risk framework established, we are looking for a leader with first-hand experience operating and evolving a modern second line function. This is not a traditional governance role. It requires a strong understanding of modern engineering and technology environments, balancing innovation with effective risk management.

Leading a multidisciplinary team, the CBRO will provide independent oversight while enabling the business to move quickly and safely.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Leading and maturing the second line of defence, providing effective oversight while enabling the business

Owning and evolving the operational risk framework into an embedded, data-driven capability

Developing a holistic view of risk across technology, infrastructure, security, operations and corporate functions

Partnering closely with Engineering, Security and Technology leadership to integrate risk management into service design and operations

Providing independent oversight of security controls, operational resilience, policy compliance and enterprise risk

Enabling the first line to make informed decisions aligned with the firm’s risk appetite

Using automation, data and AI to improve risk identification, monitoring and reporting

Overseeing operational incidents, material risks and remediation to ensure effective prioritisation and resolution

Providing clear risk insight and advice to the Executive Management Team and Board

Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team across Enterprise Risk, Security Risk Oversight, Operational Resilience and Algorithmic Safety

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a pragmatic, technology-minded risk leader with experience operating modern second line functions. You will combine sound judgement with technical credibility to influence senior leaders in a fast-moving, innovation-led environment.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Significant experience operating and evolving enterprise risk frameworks in complex, technology-led organisations

Proven leadership experience across security, technology or enterprise risk

Strong understanding of modern engineering practices, with the credibility to engage technical teams

Experience influencing complex decisions at Executive and Board level

Ability to balance independent oversight with a pragmatic, business-enabling approach

Experience leading managers and building high-performing teams

Experience using automation, data or AI to improve risk management and reporting

Ability to translate complex technical and operational issues into clear, actionable recommendations

Why join us?

Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus

Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar

30 days’ annual leave

9% company pension contributions

Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance

Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly company events

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

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