I''m supporting a fast-growing UK general insurer in the appointment of a Head of Risk and Compliance to play a critical role in shaping and strengthening its second-line function during an exciting phase of growth.The business has a long-standing heritage in legal expenses and commercial liability insurance, working closely with SME clients, and has expanded its offering to the wider market in recent years through Coverholder partnerships. With ambitious plans to grow both GWP and product capability, this is a pivotal hire for the organisation.This role offers genuine visibility and influence, providing independent oversight, constructive challenge, and clear assurance to the Board and senior leadership, while enabling sustainable and profitable growth. The RoleAs Head of Risk and Compliance, you will lead the enterprise risk management and compliance frameworks, ensuring the business operates within risk appetite and meets all PRA and FCA requirements. Operating as a true second-line function, you will balance regulatory rigour with commercial pragmatism and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.You will have responsibility across risk, compliance, governance and regulatory engagement, with a remit spanning underwriting, finance, claims, operations, IT, outsourcing and reinsurance. Enterprise Risk ManagementOwn and maintain the enterprise risk management framework and risk appetite, including KRIs and tolerancesLead risk identification, assessment and reporting ac