Job title: Chief Risk Officer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services
Functional Expertise: Banking Compliance & Risk Relocation Jobs
Skills: Guernsey Permanent Chief Risk Officer Risk Risk Management Compliance & Risk Leadership Regulatory Oversight
Salary type: Annual
Location: Guernsey
Job published: 09/10/2026
Job ID: 85568
Contact name: Marcel Magloire
Phone number: +441481714634
Contact email: marcel.magloire@firstcall.co.gg

Job Description

Are you an experienced risk leader looking for an opportunity to shape and strengthen a growing bank's risk framework? We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded Chief Risk Officer to lead the independent second line of defence, ensuring robust risk management, compliance and financial crime oversight while supporting the Bank's long-term growth ambitions.

 
Responsibilities will include:
  • Leading and enhancing the Bank's enterprise-wide risk management and governance frameworks.
  • Advising and providing independent challenge to the CEO, Executive Team and Board on risk, compliance and financial crime matters.
  • Overseeing risk appetite, ICAAP, stress testing, operational resilience and regulatory engagement.
  • Leading, developing and inspiring a high-performing Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime team.
What this role offers:
  • A highly visible leadership position with direct Board exposure.
  • The opportunity to shape strategic decision-making and organisational transformation.
  • Influence across all areas of the Bank, working closely with senior stakeholders and regulators.
  • The chance to build and develop a strong risk culture within a respected banking environment.
We're looking for someone who:
  • Has significant senior leadership experience within banking risk.
  • Brings strong knowledge of enterprise risk management, compliance, financial crime and prudential regulation.
  • Can confidently influence, challenge and support Boards and Executive Teams.
  • Possesses excellent judgement, communication skills and commercial awareness.
  • Builds trusted relationships while maintaining independence and integrity.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished risk professional to make a meaningful impact, champion effective governance and help drive safe, sustainable growth.
 
Apply today with your latest CV or contact Marcel on 01481 714634.
 
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