Executive Director Head of Liquidity Risk

Standard Chartered; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in London is seeking a senior risk management professional to oversee liquidity risks. This role involves strategic risk advisory, regulatory oversight, and engagement with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with risk appetite. Candidates must have substantial experience in liquidity and treasury management, with strong leadership skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience is a must.
• Strong risk assessment skills and leadership.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Second Line of Defence to the Treasury function.
• Oversee the Risk Appetite process and ensure compliance.
• Engage stakeholders and promote a culture of risk management.

Skills

Liquidity Management

Treasury Management

Balance Sheet Management

Governance, Regulation, and Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

Act as the Second Line of Defence to the Treasury function and perform a Risk advisory role to ensure Liquidity Risks framework and methodologies are fit for purpose across the Group. Review processes and provide recommendations to key committees and senior management.

Business

Responsibilities across primary focus areas:

• Liquidity policy & framework, including endorsement of new policies or changes prior to their approval.
• Liquidity updates provided through governance processes & committees.
• The liquidity limit framework and the level of the limits established (including temporary limit extensions) as well as independent monitoring of those in compliance with limits and controls.
• The results of independent validations of treasury liquidity models by Group Model Validation.
• Design and implementation of the Liquidity stress testing framework and scenarios.
• Treasury developed stress testing models and tests to evaluate risks in the liquidity strategy.
• Contingency Funding Plan and testing frequency.
• Challenge current liquidity risk footprint for a safer and more cost-effective balance sheet.
• Enable creation of a strategic funding plan with the first line, reducing costly and risky funding products.
• Oversee and review regulatory metrics such as LCR / NSFR, and internal stress measures like Survival Horizon.
• Provide expertise and challenge to the business on managing funding and liquidity risks.
• Identify material risk drivers proactively and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with Regional TCROs on liquidity risk issues.

Processes

• Manage and oversee the Risk Appetite process and calibration of Treasury Board Risk Appetite metrics.
• Continuously improve risk management processes across the Group.

People & Talent

• Ensure succession planning within the team.
• Engage in active performance management.
• Uphold the independence of the Function from short-term profit-driven entities.

Risk Management

• Review and maintain alignment of Liquidity Risk profile with risk appetite.
• Report material risk exposures to governance committees.
• Adhere to policies, standards, and codes across all risk types and functions.
• Monitor and advise on major risk issues and concentrations, directing remedial actions as needed.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage stakeholders to raise awareness of Treasury Risk issues.
• Ensure transparency and clarity in risk decisions and rationales.

Governance

• Promote a culture of risk management, control, and governance.
• Guide stakeholders to manage the balance sheet in line with governance standards.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with regulators.

Regulatory & Business conduct

• Achieve outcomes aligned with the Bank’s Conduct Principles.
• Identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct, and compliance issues.

Key Stakeholders

• Internal: Treasury, Liquidity teams, Treasury Markets.
• External: Regulators and auditors.

Skills and Experience

• Liquidity Management
• Treasury Management
• Balance Sheet Management
• Governance, Regulation, and Risk Management

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong risk assessment, leadership, interpersonal skills, and cultural awareness.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and requirements.

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