£125,000 per annum + bonus + generous pension + benefits Wales / Hybrid WPP IM Co is being established as an FCA-regulated investment management company to serve the eight Welsh Local Government Pension Scheme funds, managing more than £25 billion for 412,000 members. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape a permanent, world-class investment institution for Wales and to design and lead the investment capability of a new, regulated company at the heart of UKLGPS reform. With Government backing, and authorisation targeted for March 2026, WPP IM Co will operate to global standards with a Welsh purpose - combining professional excellence with a clear public mandate. Over time, WPP IM Co will help channel long-term pension capital into clean energy, affordable housing, innovation and other investments that strengthen Wales and the UK - demonstrating how responsible investment can serve members and the communities they live in. The organisation is now seeking its first ever Director of Financial Risk to design, embed and oversee WPP IM Co''s financial risk, compliance and financial crime frameworks. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will ensure that the company meets the highest standards of prudential and regulatory integrity, providing independent assurance to the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, and regulators. This is a pivotal leadership role within a lean structure - suited to an experienced Risk professional who thrives in a hands-on envi