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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.