Chief Risk Officer

Fintellect Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Chief Risk Officer for a dynamic Global Fintech Commercial Finance Lender. This role is pivotal in leading a dedicated team while managing UK credit and operational risk. You will develop credit risk policies and ensure compliance with local regulations, all while optimizing processes to enhance customer offerings. Join a growing and ambitious business that values your expertise and offers future share options as part of a competitive package. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the finance sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Future share options

Part of the UK Senior Leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in Commercial Finance or Banking sectors.
• Deep understanding of UK market dynamics and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk assessment and compliance with local regulations.
• Develop operational strategy programs and manage the budget.

Skills

Management experience in Commercial Finance

Understanding of UK market dynamics

Risk management expertise

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Job description

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Director | Headhunter | Commercial Finance Recruitment

Our client is an exciting Global Fintech Commercial Finance Lender specialising in the provision of flexible and tailored secured credit lines for SMEs. Having recently completed a significant funding round, we now have a fantastic opportunity to join them as their UK Chief Risk Officer. You will be responsible for leading the small existing team as well as being hands-on with managing UK credit and operational risk, developing credit risk policies and ensuring the business is operating within risk appetite.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and develop risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to operational and financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations to minimise exposure to risk.
• Support incident management processes for timely resolution of client issues.
• Develop and implement tactical operational strategy programs to pursue targeted goals and objectives.
• Ensure overall delivery and quality of offerings to customers while optimising processes.
• Work collaboratively with wider business groups and other Heads from other regions.
• Manage the operational budget and allocate resources effectively.
• Team management and future growth.

Experience/skills required:

• Proven management experience within the Commercial Finance, Commercial Lending, Fintech or Commercial Banking sectors.
• Deep understanding of UK market dynamics, including regulatory frameworks, competitive landscape, and customer needs.
• Risk management expertise - understanding of risk management principles and operational oversight.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling informed decision-making in complex and rapidly changing environments.
• Team player, willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in where necessary.

In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and package, and be part of the UK Senior Leadership team of a growing and ambitious business as they continue their success story with future share options being made available to you. If you are interested then please click apply below and attach your CV to this job listing.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other and Finance

Industries

Financial Services and Banking