Risk Analyst

• Working Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm with up to 60% hybrid home working available.


• Opportunity to build and develop your career within the Risk Division in a leading Financial Services organisation


• Join a business that is passionate about employee engagement and development

Are you passionate about risk management and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment?

We are currently seeking a skilled Risk Analyst to join our Data Protection, Information Security, Supplier Assurance and Business Continuity (DISC) team. You’ll have responsibility for a variety of tasks focused on ensuring NFU Mutual purchase and manage an appropriate insurance programme.

You’ll manage the day-to-day activities and be the first point of contact to the business for queries, advice and claims. You will play a crucial part in collating, analysing, monitoring, and reporting data and management information to inform business decision making to ensure we are maintaining an insurance programme that balances risk and value for money.

As a Risk Analyst you will gain a good understanding of insurance products particularly those that we purchase, and the risks of the business to provide assurance or identify gaps and recommend solutions. You will develop and maintain an understanding of the market in terms of claims experience, new products available and market conditions through your relationships within the business and with our external network.

As part of a small team you will be involved in all aspects of what the team does including; the collation and analysis of data for insurers, creating and delivering presentations to senior management, interpreting and explaining complicated policy wording and oversight of other business areas who purchase insurance products.

You will take ownership of specific tasks and contribute to the overall deliverables and priorities of the team as well as identifying and recommending project work. You’ll develop your operational risk knowledge and be able to support business change and procurement projects from an operational risk perspective with particular emphasis on indemnities and insurances.

This role offers exposure to a variety of business areas, information and tasks allowing you to make a real difference to the success of our organisation

You’ll want to grow and develop your career in operational risk within a dynamic environment. To apply for this role you will have:

• Experience of working with a Claims Management or Underwriting role would be advantageous


• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage proprieties and meet deadlines


• Excellent communication skills, along with the ability to effectively manage stakeholders and confidently address challenges when needed


• Experience in using Microsoft office suite


• Certificate in Insurance (CII) (or working towards) is desirable

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:   

• Salary up to £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience


• Annual bonus of up to 10%


• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme


• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities


• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets


• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs


• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more


• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance


• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year


• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme


• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary


• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies. 

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and are one of only 57 companies across the globe, and one of only two organisations with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2023 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.