Head of Credit Risk- Mortgages

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Interim Head of Credit Risk in Sheffield, specializing in mortgages. The role involves managing credit risk, implementing risk management frameworks, and promoting a positive risk culture. Ideal candidates should possess strong experience in the banking sector and familiarity with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in mortgages is crucial.
• Proven track record in managing credit risk.
• Familiarity with the regulatory environment and UK financial services.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing credit risk management through the credit life cycle.
• Developing and implementing a risk management framework.
• Leading continuous improvements in business processes.

Skills

Credit Risk Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Business Improvement

Leadership

Job description

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Head of Credit Risk- Mortgages, sheffield, south yorkshire

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Client:

MERJE

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Credit Risk- Mortgages

Our Client is on the search for an Interim Head of Credit Risk with strong mortgages experience. This will be a short term contract role with an immediate start.

Key Requirements:

• A career history of working within mortgages
• Demonstrable practical experience of managing credit risk through the credit life cycle.
• Experience of expert and judgmental lending approaches as well as portfolio/modelled approaches to managing credit risk.
• Experience developing, implementing and effective embedding of all aspects of risk management frameworks and working collaboratively with partners in other parts of the organisation or external partners.
• Experience in developing and integrating enhanced management information capabilities within oversight and decisioning.
• Experience with the regulatory environment relating to credit risk together with sound understanding of the UK banking/financial services market trends and up-coming regulatory changes.
• Experience of leading business-as-usual continuous improvements.
• Prior experience of presenting to Board / Non-executive directors or regulators
• Experience promoting a positive risk culture within a business, function and team.