Head of Credit Risk- Mortgages

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking an Interim Head of Credit Risk in Kingston upon Hull to manage credit risk in the mortgage sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in creating risk management frameworks and fostering a positive risk culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within mortgages.
• Practical experience managing credit risk throughout the credit cycle.
• Knowledge of UK credit risk regulatory environment and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and embed risk management frameworks.
• Enhance management information capabilities for oversight and decision-making.
• Present to Board, Non-Executive Directors, or regulators.

Skills

Credit Risk Management

Mortgage Expertise

Risk Culture Promotion

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Job description

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Head of Credit Risk- Mortgages, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client:

MERJE

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

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

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience within mortgages
• Practical experience managing credit risk throughout the credit cycle
• Experience with expert, judgmental, and portfolio/modelled lending approaches
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and embed risk management frameworks, collaborating with internal and external partners
• Experience in enhancing management information capabilities for oversight and decision-making
• Knowledge of UK credit risk regulatory environment and market trends
• Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Previous experience presenting to Board, Non-Executive Directors, or regulators
• Ability to promote a positive risk culture within the organization