Head of Credit Risk- Mortgages

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an interim Head of Credit Risk specializing in mortgages for a short-term contract role starting immediately. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in mortgage credit risk management and will lead improvements in risk frameworks and oversight processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to influence credit risk strategy within a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working within mortgages.
• Practical experience managing credit risk.
• Ability to promote a positive risk culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage credit risk throughout the credit cycle.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks.
• Present findings to Boards and regulators.

Skills

Credit Risk Management

Mortgage Experience

Risk Framework Development

Regulatory Knowledge

Presentation Skills

Team Leadership

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Head of Credit Risk - Mortgages, Cambridge

Client: MERJE

Location: Cambridge

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Credit Risk - Mortgages

Our client is seeking an interim Head of Credit Risk with strong mortgage experience. This is a short-term contract role with an immediate start.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience working within mortgages
• Practical experience managing credit risk throughout the credit cycle
• Expertise in judgmental and portfolio/modelled lending approaches
• Experience developing, implementing, and embedding risk management frameworks, collaborating with internal and external partners
• Developing and integrating enhanced management information capabilities for oversight and decision-making
• Understanding of the regulatory environment related to credit risk and UK banking/financial services trends and upcoming regulations
• Experience leading continuous improvements in business-as-usual activities
• Experience presenting to Boards, Non-executive Directors, or regulators
• Ability to promote a positive risk culture within teams and the organization