At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the UK risk framework and ensure regulatory compliance while managing outsourced services.
- Company: Join a leading FCA-regulated financial services firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid work, generous leave, and health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to engage with key regulatory bodies.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on risk management in a dynamic financial environment.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in risk management with deep FCA knowledge and experience in financial services.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Own the UK risk framework, ensuring regulatory alignment and current controls.
Manage outsourced risk services and define UK requirements vs Group delivery.
Lead ICARA, stress testing, and regulatory submissions for UK.
Deliver risk MI to UK Board/ExCo with trends, near breaches and actions.
Develop KRIs and risk reporting for UK governance and regulators.
Oversee risk governance and FCA engagement for risk matters.
Requirements
- 8+ years risk management experience in FCA‑regulated financial services (CFD/spread betting).
- Deep knowledge of FCA risk rules: SYSC, PRIN, Consumer Duty, MIFIDPRU.
- Experience managing outsourced or shared risk functions and SLAs.
- Experience designing enterprise risk frameworks: risk registers, KRIs, ICARA/ICAAP.
- Strong grasp of market, credit, liquidity risks and conduct risk for retail trading.
- Experience preparing risk MI for boards and engaging with the FCA.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and rewards.
- Work‑life harmony with hybrid work.
- Generous annual leave policy.
- Health and pension benefits.
- Workation: 30 days remote work worldwide.
- Volunteer days to support causes.
Head of Risk UK in London employer: Capital
At Capital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to engage with industry leaders, all while working in the vibrant UK financial sector. Join us to make a meaningful impact in risk management and enjoy the unique advantages of being part of a forward-thinking organisation.
