Head of Credit Risk- Mortgages

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Interim Head of Credit Risk specializing in mortgages. This contract role requires expertise in credit risk management and the ability to lead improvements while collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the UK banking industry and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mortgages and credit risk.
• Proven ability to lead risk management frameworks.
• Experience presenting to Boards or regulators.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit risk throughout the credit lifecycle.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks.
• Integrate management information capabilities for decision-making.

Skills

Credit Risk Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Decision-Making

Stakeholder Engagement

Continuous Improvement

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Head of Credit Risk - Mortgages, Leicester

Client: MERJE

Location: Leicester

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an Interim Head of Credit Risk with extensive 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 lifecycle
• Experience with expert and judgmental lending approaches, as well as portfolio/modelled approaches to credit risk management
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and embed risk management frameworks, collaborating with internal and external partners
• Experience in developing and integrating management information capabilities for oversight and decision-making
• Understanding of the regulatory environment related to credit risk and UK banking/financial services market trends
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in business-as-usual operations
• Previous experience presenting to Boards, Non-executive Directors, or regulators
• Ability to promote a positive risk culture within teams and functions