Head of Retail and Corporate Treasury Risk

Empirical Search; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a Head of Retail and Corporate Treasury Risk to oversee second line of defence risk management. The role involves engaging with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and implementing key financial risk processes across a £350 billion balance sheet.

Qualifications

• Post-qualified in relevant accountancy or treasury certification.
• Expertise in retail banking with substantial mortgage experience.
• Experience in senior leadership, influencing decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee treasury and traded risks with a £350 billion balance sheet.
• Engage with senior leadership and regulators for risk alignment.
• Provide stewardship for Treasury Regulatory Reporting and Risk Processes.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Post-qualified in Accountancy (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Treasury Certification (CertBalm)

Tools

Treasury Management Systems

Job description

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Head of Retail and Corporate Treasury Risk, London

Client:

Empirical Search

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

Job Description:

Role Description

• Responsible for second line of defence oversight of treasury and traded risks, providing detailed review and challenge through understanding of the balance sheet, businesses, strategies, regulation, and risk drivers.
• Ensures Treasury Risk & Traded Risk management frameworks, controls, and governance are applied across an entity with a circa £350 billion balance sheet, aligning with Group risk strategy and regulatory expectations.
• Engages with senior leadership, global and regional risk teams, and regulators to ensure a cohesive approach to Traded Risk, Capital Risk, Liquidity Risk, IRRBB, Markets Treasury risk, FX, Stress Testing, Recovery & Resolution Planning, and Strategic Finance Risk, as outlined in the Risk Management Framework.
• Provides stewardship for Treasury Regulatory Reporting and Financial Risk Processes.

Role Requirements

• Post-qualified in Accountancy (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Treasury (CertBalm).
• Expertise in retail banking with sizable mortgage book experience.
• Experience in senior leadership roles with the ability to influence at the highest levels.
• Skilled in simplifying complex topics for senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading large teams and implementing strategic change.
• Technical expertise across treasury subjects: Liquidity, Capital, IRRBB, Recovery & Resolution, Valuation, Hedging, Hedge Accounting, Stress Testing.
• Good knowledge of derivative markets, Treasury products, and traded markets.
• Understanding of balance sheet, income statement dynamics, and liquidity issues.
• Ability to interpret regulatory documents and develop risk management processes.