Head of Credit Risk

Noir; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial markets bank is seeking a Head of Credit Risk IT to lead their credit risk technology strategy. This role involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team, managing budgets, and enhancing risk models while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in credit risk management and technology delivery, particularly with platforms like FIS Adaptiv and Murex.

Benefits

Private medical, dental, and optical insurance

10% employer pension contribution (with matching)

Significant annual bonus + long-term incentive plans

Access to global leadership programmes & technical training

Gym membership, wellness allowance, and mental health support

Enhanced parental leave and family care assistance

30 days annual leave + UK bank holidays + buy/sell options

Qualifications

• Over 10 years’ experience in credit risk management and technology delivery.
• Proven track record of leadership in implementing credit risk platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of scalable credit risk solutions.
• Oversee team leadership, model implementation, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Advanced Analytics

Team Management

Tools

FIS Adaptiv

Murex

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Head of Credit Risk IT| Investment Banking | London |

(Java, FIS Adaptiv, Murex, Credit Risk Systems, Strategic Leadership, Java, Regulatory Compliance, Advanced Analytics, Team Management)

A leading global financial markets and commodities bank is seeking an accomplished Head of Credit Risk IT to spearhead its credit risk technology strategy. This is a rare opportunity to lead a pivotal function within a fast-paced, regulated investment banking environment where your vision will shape global credit risk capabilities.

This role oversees the end-to-end delivery of scalable, data-driven credit risk solutions across asset classes. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of technologists, manage a significant budget, and partner with stakeholders in Risk, Finance, and Operations. From enhancing risk models and data integrity to integrating machine learning and regulatory frameworks, you will define the credit risk tech roadmap and drive continuous innovation.

Ideal candidates will bring over 10 years’ experience in credit risk management and technology delivery. A proven track record of leadership in implementing platforms such as FIS Adaptiv or Murex is essential. Experience in data management, regulatory compliance, advanced analytics, and stakeholder engagement is also critical.

Key responsibilities include strategic oversight of credit risk platforms, team leadership, stakeholder alignment, model implementation, regulatory reporting, budget ownership, and continuous improvement.

Market-Leading Benefits Package:

• Hybrid & flexible working with core hours
• Private medical, dental, and optical insurance
• 10% employer pension contribution (with matching)
• Significant annual bonus + long-term incentive plans
• Access to global leadership programmes & technical training
• Gym membership, wellness allowance, and mental health support
• Enhanced parental leave and family care assistance
• 30 days annual leave + UK bank holidays + buy/sell options

Location: London, UK / Hybrid

Eligibility: UK-based applicants with the right to work in the UK only.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services and Investment Banking

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