Head of Credit Risk- Mortgages

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking an interim Head of Credit Risk specializing in mortgages. This short-term contract role demands extensive experience in credit risk management and the ability to present insights to stakeholders. The candidate will develop and enhance core frameworks, promoting best practices in risk management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mortgages required.
• Strong knowledge of credit risk management and regulatory environment.
• Experience leading teams and presenting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit risk throughout the credit lifecycle.
• Develop risk management frameworks and enhance oversight systems.
• Promote a positive risk culture within the organization.

Skills

Credit risk management

Lending approaches

Risk culture promotion

Management information systems

Continuous improvement

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Head of Credit Risk - Mortgages, Chesterfield

Client: MERJE

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

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 extensive experience in mortgages. This is a short-term contract role with an immediate start.

Key Requirements:

1. Proven experience in working within mortgages.
2. Practical experience managing credit risk throughout the credit lifecycle.
3. Knowledge of expert and judgmental lending approaches, as well as portfolio/modelled approaches to credit risk management.
4. Experience developing and embedding risk management frameworks, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
5. Ability to develop and enhance management information systems for oversight and decision-making.
6. Understanding of the regulatory environment related to credit risk and UK banking/financial services market trends.
7. Experience leading continuous improvements in business-as-usual activities.
8. Experience presenting to Boards, Non-executive directors, or regulators.
9. Ability to promote a positive risk culture within the organization.