Credit & Operational Risk Management IT - Director

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a skilled Credit & Operational Risk Management IT Director in London to lead technology initiatives in risk management. You will be responsible for delivering modern IT solutions and enhancing collaboration across various teams to meet regulatory standards. Joining this dynamic company means contributing to innovative solutions and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Private medical insurance

Life and invalidity insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Counseling and coaching services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing risk IT solutions and products.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and risk management.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of risk systems across the SMBC group.
• Design and delivery of IT solutions for Credit and Operational Risk.
• Management of cross-functional teams for risk technology deliverables.

Skills

Risk Management

Technology Leadership

Agile Principles

DevSecOps

Education

Experience in Corporate and Investment Banking

Understanding of Regulatory Compliance

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Client:

SMBC Group

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

This new position is for an experienced Technology Manager & Engineering Lead for SMBC EMEA Risk Management domain with the initial focus on Credit, Operations and Non-Financial Risk Types. The applicant needs to demonstrate their understanding of corporate and investment banking products, processes and risk management disciplines and a hands on delivery track record of designing and implementing modern technology and data solutions compliant with relevant regulations and following DevSecOps and Agile principles. This role requires a mature Risk Technology professional who will work collaboratively with SMBC IT, Risk Management, Data Management, Front Office and others areas, and play an active leadership role within EMEA Cross-Product Platforms Technology team.

Business Area

EMEA Risk Management Technology team is part of the wider Cross-Product Platforms IT function under EMEA CIO. The key stakeholders of the Risk Technology team are EMEA Risk Managers (2nd Line of Defense), Credit and Front Office teams.

Position Description

The role holder will be responsible for:

• IT Product/Platform/Application/Service Ownership for Credit, Operational and other Non-Financial Risk Systems used across the whole of SMBC group operating in EMEA region.
• Design, Delivery and Provision of EMEA Risk IT in-house systems (platforms and applications) and vendor software solutions including the integration of these solution into the SMBC infrastructure meeting SMBC internal policies, standards and controls.
• Line management and matrix management of Business, Data and Technical Analysts, Developers and other IT staff responsible for design, build, testing, implementation and production support of Risk IT solutions for different Risk Types e.g. Credit, Operational, Model, other non-Financial Risks
• Collaboration and input into the delivery of Market, Liquidity, Counterparty Risk solutions used across all EMEA entities and branches
• Management of relationships with external third-party vendors and other internal SMBC IT teams to deliver technology architecture and integration in line with EMEA and Global IT and Data strategy from Risk Management Domain perspective
• Customer Focus
• Driving Change
• Driving Results
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Strategic and Visionary
• Trust and Integrity

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!

We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.