Head Of Risk

Reed; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial institution is seeking an experienced Head of Risk in London. This senior leadership role involves managing a comprehensive Risk Management Department, focusing on Credit, Market, and Operational Risk. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in credit risk, fluency in Mandarin and English, and the ability to navigate UK regulatory frameworks. This role offers a significant opportunity to impact in a dynamic, cross-border environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in credit risk or lending with 3+ years in a senior risk role.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Chinese client portfolios is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a robust Risk Management Framework.
• Deliver timely and accurate risk reporting and MI to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee credit policy, risk appetite, and new product assessments.
• Support committee governance (Credit, Risk, ALCO, New Product).
• Maintain strong communication with global risk counterparts.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Fluent in English

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Understanding of UK regulatory frameworks

Job description

A leading international financial institution is seeking a Head of Risk to oversee its London branch’s Risk Management Department. This senior leadership role reports to the Chief Risk Officer and covers Credit, Market, and Operational Risk, with direct line management of three Credit Risk Managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of a robust Risk Management Framework
• Deliver timely and accurate risk reporting and MI to senior stakeholders and Head Office
• Oversee credit policy, risk appetite, and new product assessments
• Support committee governance (Credit, Risk, ALCO, New Product)
• Maintain strong communication with global risk counterparts

Requirements:

• Fluent in Mandarin and English (spoken and written)
• Minimum 8 years in credit risk or lending, with 3+ years in a senior risk role
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks and risk controls
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Chinese client portfolios is advantageous

This is a strategic yet hands-on opportunity for a risk leader ready to make an impact in a dynamic, cross-border environment.