AVP, Risk, Europe – 29148

The Emerald Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced Chief Risk Officer to represent Risk on crucial management committees and to fulfill regulated responsibilities. The successful candidate will bring over 7 years of relevant experience and a robust understanding of risk management frameworks. Key responsibilities include oversight on major projects, analysis of economic capital, and providing expert risk advice. This permanent role offers significant influence in a dynamic market environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant business experience required.
• Ability to provide expert advice on risk-related matters.
• Proficiency in monitoring, validation, and analysis of economic capital.

Responsibilities

• Represent Risk on key leadership forums and committees.
• Provide oversight on transaction reviews and governance.
• Develop stress and scenario analysis to derive insights.

Skills

Understanding of Risk management frameworks

Experience of actuarial processes

Engaging in key decisions

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

The role will represent Risk on the Europe and North America Market Leadership Committee, be expected to fulfil the UK branch ‘SMF 4 – Chief Risk’ regulated responsibilities and report to the Global VP, Risk.

• Location: London
• Category: Risk
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Engaging in key decisions where second line oversight is required including transaction reviews, material projects and assumption governance
• Representing the Risk Function on relevant leadership forums, in particular for this role the Europe and North America Market Leadership Committee and the UK Branch management committee, and providing expert advice on risk-related matters
• Monitoring, validation and analysing economic capital requirements
• Developing appropriate stress and scenario analysis to derive meaningful insights
• A relevant professional qualification, preferably with 7+ years’ relevant business experience
• Understanding of Risk management frameworks and how to implement and maintain them
• Understanding of the use and implementation of economic capital models
• Experience of actuarial processes and requirements, including assumptions and modelling