Banking Job - Head of Risk - Mandarin Speaker - London - rj

First People Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Risk Manager fluent in Mandarin to take charge of the Risk Management Department in London. In this permanent position, you will implement a robust risk framework, oversee risk monitoring, and develop credit policies while fostering a strong risk culture within the branch. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role within the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of senior Credit Risk or Lending experience in the financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory landscape and best practices in risk management.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage a robust Risk Management Framework for the London Branch.
• Develop the Branch Risk Appetite and credit policy framework.
• Lead and manage the Risk Management Department.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Leadership abilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Head of Risk - Mandarin Speaker, London

This permanent London role is for a senior Risk Manager who will lead the Branch Risk Management Department and support the CRO in delivering a strong risk culture.

Responsibilities

• Implement a robust Risk Management Framework for the London Branch, ensuring systems and controls measure, manage and control risk.
• Manage the Credit, Market and Operational Risk monitoring, reporting and control activities for the Branch.
• Develop and deliver the Branch Risk Appetite, credit policy framework and approval processes.
• Provide timely risk information to senior managers, the CRO and the HO through regular and ad hoc reporting.
• Lead and manage the Risk Management Department, fostering a high performance risk culture.
• Support the CRO in delivering the risk culture and framework within the Branch and chair the risk and credit committees.
• Maintain effective communication with HO and related departments on all risk issues.
• Undertake additional duties as required to meet the bank's business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum; relevant professional qualification is a plus.
• At least 5 years of senior Credit Risk or Lending experience in the financial services sector.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken and written).
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory landscape and best practices in risk management.
• Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Application Process

Please submit your CV in Word format. We will contact suitable candidates within 7 days. We cannot provide individual feedback on CVs. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and provide supporting documentation.

EEO Statement

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.