Chief Risk Officer - CRO (Willing to relocate within GCC)

métier - Strategic HR Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to lead risk management strategies within financial services. This pivotal role focuses on capital management, governance, and compliance, driving a risk-aware culture across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of enterprise risk and ESG considerations, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will shape strategic decisions and enhance operational resilience in a dynamic regulatory landscape. If you're ready to make a significant impact in risk management, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior-level experience in risk management, preferably in financial services.
• Deep understanding of enterprise risk, governance, compliance, and ESG risks.

Responsibilities

• Drive risk-based capital planning and ensure capital adequacy.
• Foster a risk-aware culture and implement enterprise risk frameworks.
• Lead ESG and climate risk integration and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Governance

Compliance

Strategic Thinking

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, or related field

Professional certifications (FRM, PRM, CFA, or equivalent)

Job description

Chief Risk Officer - CRO (Willing to relocate within GCC)

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Qualifications and Experience

1. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
2. Professional certifications (FRM, PRM, CFA, or equivalent) preferred.
3. Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience in risk management, preferably in financial services or regulated industries.
4. Deep understanding of enterprise risk, governance, compliance, and ESG risks.
5. Strategic thinker with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Capital Management: Drive risk-based capital planning, ensure capital adequacy, and optimize capital allocation.
2. Governance & Risk Culture: Foster a risk-aware culture, advise the Board, and implement enterprise risk frameworks.
3. Operational Practice: Develop risk policies, manage operational risks, and embed risk into strategic planning.
4. ESG and Climate Change: Lead ESG and climate risk integration, ensure regulatory compliance, and identify environmental and social risks.
5. Compliance: Ensure regulatory compliance, maintain relationships with authorities, and monitor legislative changes.
6. Exposure Management: Oversee risk exposures, implement tracking systems, and manage risk transfer tools.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Director
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Industries: Insurance, Financial Services