Chief Risk Officer

Inventum Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Prime Brokerage firm in London seeks a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead their risk function. This strategic role involves shaping the firm's risk management framework and collaborating with C-suite executives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in risk leadership, particularly in prime brokerage or equities-heavy firms, and will thrive in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head of Risk or CRO.
• Strong working knowledge of TRS, options, futures, and structured products.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a comprehensive risk management framework.
• Oversee regulatory obligations and prudential risk disclosures.
• Act as primary liaison with the regulator on risk-related matters.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

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Managing Director - Finance & Core Functions

Are you a senior risk leader with deep knowledge of equities and regulatory risk frameworks, ready to step into a top-tier role at a fast-growing Prime Brokerage?

We’re working with an ambitious SME Prime Brokerage firm based in the heart of London, looking to appoint a strategic and hands-on Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead their risk function.

You’ll be joining a highly collaborative leadership team at a pivotal time in their growth, with the opportunity to shape and drive the firm’s entire risk management framework—across market, credit, operational, and prudential risk—in a regulated and agile environment.

• Build, enhance, and lead a comprehensive risk management framework
• Provide 2LoD oversight, offering challenge and direction on risk appetite and strategic decisions
• Oversee ICARA and MIFIDPRU8 regulatory obligations and prudential risk disclosures
• Act as primary liaison with the regulator (FCA) on risk-related matters
• Chair the Risk Committee and contribute to board-level reporting and strategic risk guidance
• Regularly deliver KRI reports, support internal education on risk, and mentor a growing team
• Ensure full integration of legal, reputational, credit, market, and operational risk into business processes
• Support new product approvals, ensuring adequate risk identification and controls are in place
• Represent the firm in external meetings from a risk leadership perspective

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience as a Head of Risk or CRO, ideally within prime brokerage or equities-heavy firms
• Solid understanding of Margins/Margining Frameworks
• Strong working knowledge of TRS, options, futures, and structured products
• Proven experience engaging with Board Committees and regulators
• Solid understanding of prudential frameworks, Market risk, and risk-based capital regimes
• A collaborative leader able to manage and grow high-performing risk teams in a regulated environment
• Join a growing and ambitious SME broker with a strong reputation in the equities space
• Work at the strategic level with the C-suite and Board
• High-impact, visible role with full ownership of the firm’s risk strategy
• Hybrid flexibility (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)

At Inventum, we are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are proud to promote fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment processes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Other

• Industries

  Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, Capital Markets, and Financial Services

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