Chief Risk & Investment Governance Lead

Alexander Edward James Consulting Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Head of Risk to develop and implement an enterprise-wide risk management framework. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in financial risk management and strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing risk team and ensure robust governance across all investment activities. The position offers an exciting opportunity to build risk capability from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial risk management within investment banking, infrastructure finance, or public investment institutions.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and public‑private investment structures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive risk management framework aligned with strategic objectives.
• Lead the identification and monitoring of credit, market, liquidity, and counterparty risks.
• Oversee risk-adjusted performance analysis across a range of investment products.
• Maintain the strategic risk register and produce reports for senior committees.
• Promote a risk-aware culture through training and engagement.

Skills

Financial risk management

Credit risk

Market risk

Portfolio risk modelling

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Professional qualifications such as FRM, CFA, or PRM

Job description

A consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Head of Risk to develop and implement an enterprise-wide risk management framework. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in financial risk management and strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing risk team and ensure robust governance across all investment activities. The position offers an exciting opportunity to build risk capability from the ground up.