Risk Manager

Job Description

Risk Manager – Banking Sector

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: London

Are you a seasoned risk management professional looking to make a significant impact in a growing team? A leading foreign Bank is seeking an experienced Senior Risk Manager to join their Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance Department, where you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing and improving the risk management framework across the Bank.

Why this role?

• Lead and develop a growing risk management team with 5 direct reports.
• Oversee key risk governance frameworks (ERMF, ESG Framework) while strengthening risk processes.
• Work closely with senior leadership and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and enhance reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent oversight and manage risk-related activities across all business units.
• Lead a team including Credit Risk, Operational Risk, and Information Security Officers.
• Oversee and enhance risk reports and Board-level presentations (ICAAP, ILAAP).
• Ensure the Bank complies with regulatory requirements, submitting timely reports and conducting assessments.
• Manage capital adequacy, liquidity assessments, and compliance with regulatory returns.
• Liaise with internal audit, external auditors, regulators, and consultants to lead key projects.
• Offer training and mentoring to elevate risk awareness and management across the organisation.

What We’re Looking For:

• 10 years of risk management experience in a UK-regulated financial institution.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with proven expertise in UK and European regulations.
• Exceptional analytical skills and experience in mortgage lending and trade finance (preferred).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and project management capabilities.

Benefits: Generous employer contribution, private medical, gym membership, wellbeing benefits.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with a role offering both challenge and opportunity, apply today!

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