We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Risk Partner to join our team at DFS Group. In this role, you will be accountable for implementing and delivering the DFS Group’s Risk strategy, ensuring key operational deliverables are met, and supporting the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in managing principal risks across the business. This is a key role in driving our risk culture and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Sofology benefits
Excellent salary + benefits package
Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
Generous holiday allowance
Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
Group Pension Scheme
Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
Full comprehensive training
Paid days to volunteer each year
Any offer is subject to references & DBS Checks
A day in the life of...
Lead the implementation and delivery of the Risk strategy across the Group, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Take ownership of identifying, capturing, and reporting principal risks and material controls, working closely with the SLT and GLT to assess and mitigate these risks.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, including leveraging external knowledge to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, providing expert guidance on risk governance frameworks.
Champion the embedding of a strong risk culture across the Group, taking ownership of training and development needs and supporting their delivery.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Group, developing a deep understanding of key business areas to provide valuable risk mitigation support.
Provide strategic advice to the leadership team on risk and emerging risks, assessing potential threats and opportunities to inform business decisions.
Identify, monitor, and manage emerging risks and trends, ensuring they are captured, reported, and managed in accordance with the risk management framework.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture within the risk team, working closely with peers to achieve shared goals.
Collaborate with the legal and regulatory compliance teams to define and analyse risks, ensuring all potential threats are addressed.
Ensure the Group Board receives appropriate management information (MI) and documentation to ensure compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, especially related to risk management and material controls.
In an ideal world...
Significant experience working in a Risk Partner role within a PLC business, with a deep knowledge of risk management principles and frameworks.
Ability to provide consistent advice, guidance, and training to a range of stakeholders across the Group.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate effectively across different audiences at all levels.
Strong data analytical skills, with the ability to use data to provide visibility and actionable insights.
Commercial mindset with the ability to adopt a balanced approach to risk management, ensuring business objectives are met while mitigating risks.
Effective leadership, communication, and people skills, with the ability to foster a culture of compliance and ethical behaviour.
Proven ability to continuously review and update risk management processes to ensure alignment with the Group’s culture and objectives.
Analytical mind with strong problem-solving aptitude and the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare detailed reports for the GLT and Audit Committee on key risk areas.
A little about SofologyDid you know a DFS sofa is in one-third of Britain’s homes?
Since 1969, we’ve been creating, marketing, and selling sofas that reflect people’s unique styles and tastes. We’ve always led the market, bringing comfort and great design to communities both online and in person.
We’re the UK’s leading sofa retail specialist, but here’s the secret to our success - it’s our people. They’re at the heart of what we do, and together, they’re crafting us towards our ambitious future.
