Financial Risk Manager

We are seeking an experienced Financial Risk Manager to join our dynamic team at a multi-jurisdictional bank regulated under both EU (CSSF) and UK frameworks. This role will be fast paced, dynamic and is crucial in managing and mitigating financial risks across capital, liquidity, market, and credit risk.

About the role

We are looking to hire a skilled Financial Risk Manager to join our dynamic Risk team in the London Office, reporting to the Head of Risk, UK.

What you will be doing:

• Take an active part in developing and maintaining a strong risk management framework within the defined and allocated area of responsibility, e.g. Credit, Market, Liquidity Risk etc.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices, particularly in light of evolving CRR and CRD requirements.
• Oversee and enhance the Bank’s financial risk framework, ensuring compliance with CSSF, PRA, FCA, and EBA regulations.
• Conduct capital adequacy, liquidity, credit, and market risk assessments, aligning with regulatory expectations, and support ICAAP, ILAAP, and recovery planning exercises.
• Contribute to the development of stress testing and scenario analysis methodologies.
• Implement and maintain risk monitoring tools and dashboards using SQL, Power BI, and Python for data-driven insights and risk management reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams across risk, treasury, credit, finance, and compliance functions to enhance risk management processes.
• Analyse regulatory changes and ensure the Bank remains compliant with evolving risk standards.
• Together with the Head of Risk UK, and the CRO, be a point of contact in 2nd LOD for the designated risk area and point of contact for financial risk and regulatory developments.
• Participate in relevant forums to foster structured dialogue and shared understanding between the 1st and 2nd LODs as required.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrated capability from an applicable role with a strong background in risk management, having worked in a similar role for 3-5 years within regulated financial institutions.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements within financial services across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in data analytics, including SQL, Power BI, and Python.
• 5+ years’ relevant work experience with a holistic and solid understanding of being in a second line function in a banking landscape.
• Strong knowledge of capital, liquidity, credit, and market risk frameworks.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional (EU and UK) regulatory environments, including ECB, CSSF, FCA, and PRA guidelines.
• Extensive knowledge of risk measurement systems and concepts as well as establishing relevant Risk and Internal Control Frameworks.
• Proven track record and experience working within the risk management area.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with stakeholders across different business units.
• Ability to take ownership, be pro-active, open minded, rigorous, and a fast learner with a dynamic personality.
• ‘Questioning’ mind-set, naturally proposing new ways of working and striving for constant improvement in current processes.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to take on unstructured assignments, differentiate what is important, develop appropriate action plans and demonstrate ownership.
• Ability to display good judgement, think ahead, anticipate questions and prioritise work tasks appropriately.
• Fluency in English is required.

What we offer you:

We offer a hybrid work model for our employees to allow for flexibility and productivity. However, we do expect you to spend most of your time in the office to build community and efficiency in the team. Furthermore, we offer a competitive salary and a generous benefit package, opportunities for continuous learning, development, and a dynamic and collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievements.

Would you like to join us? We will be conducting interviews continuously; therefore, we urge interested candidates to apply online as soon as possible. Please note that applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.