Ryan Watters
Glasgow
Summary
A motivated and capable enterprise risk professional with global experience and a strong track record of delivering practical, business-focused risk solutions in a complex industry. Comfortable operating across different cultures and at all levels of a business, with a particular strength in facilitating meaningful risk engagement.
In my spare time, I enjoy being with friends, playing golf, and travelling.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Risk Manager
Alfred H Knight
Glasgow / Liverpool
2024.06 - Current
Currently supporting the Group's enterprise risk strategy, with responsibility for developing, embedding, and enhancing key elements of the risk framework across global operations. Key achievements include:
- Facilitated workshops with stakeholders in the UK, Africa, LATAM and China to identify risks, assess them and plan mitigation strategies
- Supported risk strategy delivery across multiple levels of the organisation (Executive, Senior Management, Projects and Operations)
- Led key improvement initiatives for the risk management framework, including a bespoke PowerBi solution
- Mentored junior members of the Risk team to strengthen capability and drive knowledge sharing
- Gained detailed knowledge of the metals, minerals and solid fuels sectors
Risk and Resilience Officer - Risk Graduate
Alfred H Knight
Glasgow / Liverpool
2021.07 - 2024.05
Footballer
SPFL and English Northern Premier League
Various
2014.06 - 2023.01
Education
BA (Hons) - Risk Management
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 2019.09 - 2021.06
International Diploma in Risk Management (CMIRM)
Institute of Risk Management
2021.09 - 2024.01
Certificate in Business Continuity (CBCI)
Business Continuity Institute
2024.01 -
Skills
- Risk framework design and delivery
- Risk workshop facilitation
- Cross-regional stakeholder engagement
- Business continuity (CBCI certified)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Risk Manager
Alfred H Knight
2024.06 - Current
Certificate in Business Continuity (CBCI)
Business Continuity Institute
2024.01 -
International Diploma in Risk Management (CMIRM)
Institute of Risk Management
2021.09 - 2024.01
Risk and Resilience Officer - Risk Graduate
Alfred H Knight
2021.07 - 2024.05
BA (Hons) - Risk Management
Glasgow Caledonian University
2019.09 - 2021.06
Footballer
SPFL and English Northern Premier League
2014.06 - 2023.01