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.

Why Apply?

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

You will be responsible for:

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

What we're looking for:

• Previously worked in a similar role within a bank such as Risk Manager, Risk and Compliance Manager, Risk Officer, Operational Risk Manager or Senior Risk Analyst.
• Minimum 10 years of risk management experience in a UK-regulated financial institution.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with proven expertise in UK and European regulations.
• Exceptional analytical skills and experience in mortgage lending and trade finance (preferred).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and project management capabilities.

Why this role? This is a second-line defence position where you'll be an integral part of a dynamic team, shaping the risk management strategy for a growing bank. You'll gain exposure to high-level decision-making and regulatory projects, all while supporting the Bank's operational resilience and ensuring risk compliance.