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

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead their Enterprise Risk Management strategy in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing capital management, governance, compliance, and risk culture across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of senior-level experience in risk management, particularly within financial services, and possess a strong understanding of ESG and climate-related risks. Join a forward-thinking company where your strategic insights will shape the future of risk management and drive sustainable growth.

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 strong risk culture and advise the Board on risk appetite.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management

Professional certifications (FRM, PRM, CFA)

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

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) will lead the organization's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy, ensuring effective identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks across all business units. The role includes oversight of capital management, governance, risk culture, compliance, operational practices, ESG, climate change, and exposure management.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or 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 aligned with risk appetite and return objectives.
2. Governance & Risk Culture: Foster a strong risk culture, advise the Board, define risk appetite and KRIs, and lead risk assessments.
3. Operational Practices (Policies & Procedures): Develop risk policies, ensure mitigation of operational risks, and embed risk into strategic planning.
4. ESG and Climate Change: Integrate ESG and climate risks, support disclosures, and manage environmental and social risks.
5. Compliance: Ensure regulatory compliance, maintain regulatory relationships, and monitor legislative changes.
6. Exposure Management: Oversee measurement of credit, market, operational, and reputational risks, and manage risk transfer tools.