Head of Risk & Compliance - Retail Bank

Jas Gujral; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A new challenger bank in London is seeking a Head of Risk and Compliance to lead their team. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar role and be well-versed with FCA regulations. This position targets the Caribbean community, making cultural understanding a plus. The salary range for this position is approximately £110K to £150K.

Qualifications

• At least 5 to 10 years proven track record in a Risk and Compliance role.
• Experience with the Caribbean community is advantageous.
• Fully conversant with FCA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk and Compliance team.
• Advise the bank and safeguard its strategy.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Business understanding

Negotiation and diplomacy

Numeracy

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Head of Risk and Compliance - Retail Bank

Our Client is a new challenger bank due to open for business soon in London.

They are looking to recruit a Head of Risk and Compliance with at least 5 to 10 years proven track record of heading up a small UK bank's Risk and Compliance team.

The Client will be aiming the bank at the Caribbean community in the first instance, so any experience of working or understanding the Caribbean community and culture would be very handy for this position.

The bank will commence trading with deposits and loans when they launch.

Requirements

• Must have the following attributes:
• Problem solving.
• Analytical skills. ...
• Communication. ...
• Business understanding. ...
• Negotiationand diplomacy. ...
• Numeracy. ...
• Ability to work under pressure.

Must be comfortable working for a small UK based bank in advising the bank and being the first line of defence to safeguard the bank and its strategy.

You will be fully conversant with the rules and regulations from the FCA.

About the role

This is an exciting new position at this new challenger bank.

The location is the City London.

Salary will be circa £110K - £150K.

Please do send you CV to us in Word format.