Head of Enterprise Risk Management

Who we are

Apollo, a Skyward Group company, is an innovation-inspired insurance platform operating at Lloyd’s of London, delivering data-driven and creative solutions across a broad range of risks.

Our name reflects our origins. Inspired by one of our founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, the business was built with the same pioneering mindset. Alongside Jim Hays, Neil set out to create a different kind of Lloyd’s platform, focused, agile and built around people.

Since launch in 2009, we have grown into a diversified insurance group offering products across Property, Casualty, Marine, Energy and Transportation, Specialty and Reinsurance, alongside Smart Follow and digital and embedded risk programmes. Our experience and unique ecosystem give Platform Partners the best chance of success, from navigating the Lloyd’s new entrant process through to the delivery of their long-term strategy.

With a team of more than 300 professionals, we continue to grow with purpose, combining underwriting excellence, innovation and collaboration to enable a more resilient and sustainable world.

Your Role

You will join Apollo as Head of Enterprise Risk Management, leading the ERM team and embedding a robust, proportionate and forward-looking risk management framework across Apollo and its managed entities.

Reporting to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, you will ensure regulatory expectations are met, internal models are appropriately governed, and risk insights genuinely inform strategic decision-making at Executive and Board level,

As a Key Function Holder under SM&CR, you will operate at the centre of Apollo’s governance framework, balancing oversight, commercial awareness and strategic influence.

What You’ll Do

• Risk Governance and Regulatory Oversight - Lead the continued development and enhancement of Apollo’s integrated risk management framework; ensure compliance with Lloyd’s, FCA and PRA expectations; provide regular reporting to Executive and Board Risk Committees.
• Strategic Risk Management - Deliver clear, balanced and commercially relevant risk insight to support strategic decisions; evaluate new business initiatives from a second line perspective; lead the ORSA process and production of high-quality ORSA reports and supporting MI.
• Risk Framework and Controls - Oversee risk reporting and remediation; maintain risk registers, loss event reporting and emerging risk tracking; strengthen risk and control assessment processes to ensure meaningful feedback loops.
• Internal Models, Capital and Stress Testing - Ensure independent testing and validation of qualitative and quantitative elements of internal models; design and govern the stress and scenario testing framework across the business.
• Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement - Deliver high-quality ERM reporting to the Board and Executive; maintain strong regulatory engagement; ensure effective internal communication on risk matters.
• Policy and Continuous Improvement - Maintain and evolve risk-related policies, procedures and governance documentation to remain aligned with regulatory expectations and business priorities.
• People and Culture - Lead and develop a team of seven; strengthen risk capability across the organisation; promote accountability, ownership and proportionate risk-taking.

What We Are Looking For 

• Enterprise Risk Leadership Experience – Demonstrated experience leading an ERM function within a regulated insurance or Lloyd’s market environment; experience operating at Board and Executive level.
• Regulatory and Governance Expertise – Strong understanding of Lloyd’s, FCA and PRA regulatory frameworks; experience acting within SM&CR governance structures.
• Capital, Internal Model and ORSA Knowledge – Experience overseeing internal model validation, stress and scenario testing, and ORSA production.
• Strategic and Commercial Judgement – Ability to translate complex risk information into clear, balanced insight that supports strategic delivery.
• Leadership and Team Development – Experience leading and developing risk professionals; commitment to building organisational risk capability.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management – Credible, confident communicator able to engage effectively with regulators, Board members and senior stakeholders.

What you’ll get in return

We offer a competitive and thoughtfully designed reward package that reflects the value of our people. This includes a fair and attractive salary, discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package - including 31 days’ annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Apollo, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse, growing team of empowered experts who bring collaboration, innovation and data-driven thinking to every relationship and every risk.

We believe diversity and inclusion go far beyond targets. They are essential to understanding the global communities we serve and to making better decisions. That’s why we are committed to developing diverse talent at every level and creating an environment where different perspectives are genuinely valued, supported and celebrated.

We also run a programme of events, training and initiatives designed to recognise both the challenges and opportunities that come with building an inclusive workplace.

Hybrid & flexible working

Flexible and hybrid working are fully embraced at Apollo. We do not believe in presenteeism. Instead, we trust our people to work in ways that allow them to perform at their best, balancing professional responsibilities with personal commitments.

Supporting your application

Apollo is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience. Our process typically includes a combination of virtual (Microsoft Teams) and in-person interviews.

If there’s anything we can do to support you or make the process more accessible, please let us know, including sharing any adjustments in advance or on the day via Clear Talents.

To learn more about our values, ESG strategy and commitment to inclusion, please explore our Life at Apollo pack.