location
Midlands, UK
reference no.
3000097
description
Our client seeks a senior risk professional for the role of Chief Risk Officer to report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
As SMF4, you will be tasked with leading and developing the Risk Management function to shape the direction and future of the Bank, ensuring all relevant regulatory requirements are met and that all material risks to which the business is or may be exposed are identified, assessed, measured, mitigated, and reported. Driving a step change in capability, you will promote and enhance a culture of active risk management throughout the business, bring thought leadership to the function and keep the Bank at the forefront of the agenda across the industry and the regulatory environment.
Furthermore, as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in the development of business policy and strategy.
As an industry leading expert in the field of risk management, you will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape and will have extensive experience of operating across all risk classes. Sharp intuition and judgement, the ability to lead, influence and operate at all levels and demonstrate a strategic mind set, along with the capability to evidence a hands-on proportionate approach, will be key to your success.
The role demands a confident, convincing leader with strong personal credibility and influencing skills. You will also possess excellent mental agility, emotional intelligence, and an inquisitive nature, combined with the stature and poise necessary to constructively challenge established senior executive thinking. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a growing and innovative bank and to manage a demanding function across an evolving portfolio.