Senior Risk Manager

Are you a seasoned risk management professional looking to make a significant impact in a growing team? A leading foreign Bank is seeking an experienced Risk Manager with 10 years of risk management experience in a UK-regulated financial institution to join their Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance Department.

This role offers a salary range of £70,000 - £80,000 and excellent benefits.

As a Risk Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing and improving the risk management framework across the bank.

1. Lead and develop a growing risk management team with 5 direct reports.
2. Oversee key risk governance frameworks (ERMF, ESG Framework) while strengthening risk processes.
3. Work closely with senior leadership and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and enhance reporting systems.

You will be responsible for:

1. Provide independent oversight and manage risk-related activities across all business units.
2. Lead a team including Credit Risk, Operational Risk, and Information Security Officers.
3. Oversee and enhance risk reports and Board-level presentations (ICAAP, ILAAP).
4. Ensure the Bank complies with regulatory requirements, submitting timely reports and conducting assessments.
5. Manage capital adequacy, liquidity assessments, and compliance with regulatory returns.
6. Liaise with internal audit, external auditors, regulators, and consultants to lead key projects.
7. Offer training and mentoring to elevate risk awareness and management across the organisation.

What we're looking for:

1. Previously worked or in a similar role within a bank such as Risk Manager, Risk and Compliance Manager, Risk Officer, Operational Risk Manager, or Senior Risk Analyst.
2. Minimum 10 years of risk management experience in a UK-regulated financial institution.
3. Strong leadership and organisational skills, with proven expertise in UK and European regulations.
4. Exceptional analytical skills and experience in mortgage lending and trade finance.