Credit & Operational Risk Management IT - Director

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks an experienced Credit & Operational Risk Management IT Director to enhance EMEA Risk Management through innovative technology solutions. The role involves team leadership and collaboration with various stakeholders to manage and implement risk systems effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience with corporate and investment banking products.
• Hands-on experience in risk management and IT solutions.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing compliant systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT Product/Platform/Application for Risk Systems.
• Lead design and delivery of Risk IT in-house systems.
• Manage cross-functional teams for risk solution implementation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

DevSecOps

Technical Analysis

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Credit & Operational Risk Management IT - Director, London

Client:

SMBC Group

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

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 other areas, and play an active leadership role within the 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 the 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 solutions 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 the Risk Management Domain perspective.