Business Manager - Risk Management

Overview

Executive Search, Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Outsourcing

London (Hybrid)

FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier bank who provide world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business with over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations is the oldest African bank in the UK. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Business Manager – Risk Management.

• Hybrid role – 3 days a week in the London office, 2 days from home
• Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with a 1-hour lunch

In this role, you will be part of the team supporting the Risk Management team to plan ahead and deliver the business strategy in line with the long-term goals. You’ll also be involved in overseeing and implementing bank-wide and business activities, engagement agendas and executive reporting.

This role provides high-level technical, analytical, and operational support to the Chief Risk Officer in delivering the Bank’s risk strategy, regulatory obligations, and transformation agenda. The Business Manager acts as a trusted advisor to the CRO, ensuring the smooth running of the Risk function, driving cross-functional initiatives, and enabling the CRO to focus on strategic priorities. The role also supports the wider Risk Management team on operational, governance, and project-based activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collate, analyse, and synthesise risk, regulatory, and business information for the CRO, drawing on internal and external sources.
• Prepare high-quality reports, Board/Committee papers, and presentations for the CRO, Executive Committee, and Board Risk Committee.
• Support the CRO in developing and tracking delivery of the Bank’s risk strategy, risk appetite, and transformation initiatives.
• Conduct research and horizon scanning on emerging risks (e.g., cyber, ESG, geopolitical, regulatory) to inform the CRO decision-making.
• Draft operational and technical documentation, including risk policies, frameworks, and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare and review Management Information (MI), dashboards, and analytics to support risk oversight and decision-making.

Key Skills/Experience

• Experience in financial services or banking is essential.
• Previous experience in any of the risk management disciplines (credit, market, liquidity and operational risk).
• Experience working with auditors, or Board Committees is an advantage.
• Track record of supporting process improvements and delivering operational excellence.
• Experience supporting C-suite executives, ideally in a risk, compliance, or governance environment.
• Strong analytical, research, and data presentation skills; able to distil complex information for senior audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including Board-level report writing.
• Postgraduate degree (e.g., MBA, MSc in Risk/Finance) or professional risk qualification (e.g., FRM, PRM, IRM) is an advantage.

In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance Cover
• Income protection
• Private Medical Insurance plan (upon successful completion of probation period)
• Contribution to glasses/contacts and eye testing
• Gym subsidy (up to £50 per month)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest Free season ticket loan for travel
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 8 years’ service
• Give As You Earn (GAYE)

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First Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and Legal

Industries

• Banking and Financial Services

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