At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Bank's Risk Management function and oversee all risk disciplines.
- Company: A respected international bank with a strong reputation in corporate and trade finance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, executive benefits, and opportunity for strategic influence.
- Other info: Join the Executive Leadership Team and work closely with top management.
- Why this job: Shape the risk strategy of a leading bank and drive sustainable growth.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in banking, senior risk management experience, and strong regulatory knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 £ per year.
Our client is a well-established UK-regulated international bank providing corporate, trade finance and cross-border banking services. As part of its continued growth and strategic development, the Bank is seeking to appoint an exceptional Chief Risk Officer (SMF4) to join its Executive Management Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will lead the Bank's independent Risk function and provide strategic oversight across all material risk disciplines. The role is responsible for ensuring that the Bank maintains a robust enterprise-wide risk management framework, effective governance arrangements and full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. This is a highly confidential executive search for an accomplished senior risk executive with significant experience within a UK-regulated banking environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Bank's independent Risk Management function.
- Provide strategic oversight across Credit Risk, Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Operational Risk, Conduct Risk and Enterprise Risk.
- Develop, implement and continuously enhance the Bank's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
- Ensure effective operation of the Bank's Risk Appetite Framework.
- Oversee ICAAP, stress testing, capital adequacy and prudential risk governance.
- Lead credit risk governance, including oversight of credit policies, portfolio quality, client ratings, limits and large exposures.
- Review significant credit proposals and provide independent challenge where appropriate.
- Monitor emerging risks and ensure timely escalation and effective mitigation.
- Present comprehensive risk reports and recommendations to Executive Management and Board Committees.
- Ensure effective implementation of the Three Lines of Defence governance model.
- Maintain strong relationships with UK regulatory authorities.
- Lead remediation of regulatory findings, internal audit observations and control issues.
- Provide independent challenge and risk oversight for strategic initiatives, products and major business decisions.
- Promote and embed a strong risk culture across the organisation.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum of 15 years' experience within Banking or Financial Services.
- Extensive experience in senior Risk Management leadership positions.
- Strong technical expertise across: Credit Risk, Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Prudential Risk.
- Significant experience within a UK-regulated banking environment.
- Excellent knowledge of: ICAAP, Stress Testing, Risk Appetite Frameworks, Internal Controls, Corporate Governance, Three Lines of Defence.
- Experience presenting to Executive Committees and Board Risk Committees.
- Experience engaging with UK regulatory authorities, including the PRA and FCA.
- Experience working within international banking groups or cross-border governance structures.
- Demonstrable experience managing regulatory reviews, audit findings and control remediation programmes.
- Degree qualified in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Current SMF4 approval or demonstrable capability to perform an SMF4 Chief Risk Officer role within a UK-regulated financial institution.
Personal Attributes
- Exceptional integrity and sound professional judgement.
- Strategic thinking with strong commercial awareness.
- Outstanding leadership and stakeholder management capability.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence Executive Management, Board Committees and regulators.
- Calm, objective and measured decision-making under pressure.
- Strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of governance and risk management.
Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join the Executive Leadership Team of a respected international banking institution and play a key role in shaping its risk strategy, governance framework and long-term sustainable growth. The successful individual will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Management Team and Board in driving best-in-class risk management practices within a highly regulated banking environment.
Confidential Executive Search
This appointment is being managed exclusively by Antal International on behalf of our client. Due to the confidential nature of this assignment, the identity of the organisation will only be disclosed to shortlisted candidates following an initial confidential discussion and with the client's approval.
How to Apply
If you possess the required experience and would like to explore this opportunity in strict confidence, please submit your CV via the application link or contact Antal International for a confidential discussion.
Chief Risk Officer – International Bank - UK employer: Antal International Network
As a leading international bank based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our competitive salary packages and comprehensive benefits, ensuring that our team members are well-supported in their professional journeys. Joining us as the Chief Risk Officer means becoming an integral part of our Executive Management Team, where you will have the opportunity to shape our risk strategy and contribute to the long-term success of a respected institution in the banking sector.
Contact Details:
Antal International Network Recruitment Team
