Global Head of Credit Risk Management Services

Citi; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an experienced manager for their Credit Risk Management team in London. The role requires expertise in credit risk operations, project management, and strategic planning. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in banking or credit risk management, including significant managerial experience. The position emphasizes leadership and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. This position is on-site in London.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in Product Development, Banking or Credit Risk Management.
• 10+ years of managerial experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of credit risk management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as CRMS point of contact Globally.
• Partner with global leadership for CRMS operating model execution.
• Manage operational risk and controls effectively.

Skills

Risk based thinking

Analytical mindset

Influence and leadership

Project management

Operational experience in credit risk

Education

Bachelor's university degree

Master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as CRMS point of contact Globally; effectively represent at a senior level including global business forums.
• Partner with global leadership in defining and executing CRMS target operating model in conjunction with many of the wholesale credit programs.
• Effective control and management of the Global function.
• Identification, development, and implementation of CRMS initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, data quality and positively improve the overall client experience.
• Act as the key contact and take accountability for internal and external audits.
• Lead projects and provide valuable input with various working groups created to enhance processes, controls, performance and efficiency
• Partner with Product Management to reduce risk, automate and streamline through technological capabilities.
• Recruitment and selection of staff. Coach, mentor, develop, train, motivate and evaluate team members including succession planning.
• Represent global initiatives to standardize or refine the global credit process. Reassess processes, propose and contribute to implementation of enhanced and streamlined standard processes. Contribute to implementation of Institutional Credit Management global and regional strategic plans
• Management of operational risk and controls by tracking and monitoring key performance indicators, regular and robust Manager Control Assessments (MCA), and use of continuous process improvement techniques to identify areas of weakness and implementing corrective actions as appropriate.
• Building and maintaining a robust control environment across all areas of responsibility and elimination of manual touch points.

Experience / Knowledge

• An experienced, capable and influential manager who can deliver high quality service in a very demanding, constantly changing and frequently ambiguous environment.
• Risk based thinking and analytical mind set; capacity to proactively anticipate, identify and resolve problems
• Significant operational experience in credit risk management or related areas.
• Demonstrable ability to achieve positive oues against rigorous objectives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and trends in credit risk management in addition to understanding the local regulatory environments.
• Experience in applying strong project management discipline,ernance & controls as well as change management programs and initiatives.
• Product development and program management leadership preferably within the business.
• Manages multiple teams of senior professionals through other senior managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / University degree. Master's degree and managerial experience a distinct advantage
• Demonstrate a consistent track record having worked as a Program or Project Manager, Transformation Lead, PMO or hands on credit and risk management experience
• At least 15 years' experience in Product Development, Banking or Credit Risk Management, including 10+ years of managerial experience.
• In depth understanding of global and local trends in Financial reporting and standards including regulatory reporting.
• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to stay focused.
• Ability to achieve results through influence of stakeholders and clients and the leadership of and participation in virtual teams.
• Ability to analyzeplex, ill-defined problems and to develop practical solutions.