Interim Senior Risk Manager

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive financial institution in Southampton is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Risk Manager to oversee risk management in their lending division. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in 1st line risk management within retail banking, as well as proven leadership and communication skills. This hybrid position allows for a mix of remote and on-site work while making a tangible impact on customer safety and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong background in 1st line risk management within retail banking or lending.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and escalating risks across the business.
• Previous oversight of intermediaries or retail partners is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of first line risk management.
• Building and maintaining a robust risk framework.
• Providing clear oversight of retail partners and brokers.
• Managing and motivating a small team.

Skills

1st line risk management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

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Interim Senior Risk Manager, southampton

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Client:

InterQuest Group

Location:

southampton, 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:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Hybrid – 3 days a week in Hampshire

Are you an experienced risk professional looking to make an impact in a fast-growing challenger bank? Our client is seeking a Senior Risk Manager to support their consumer lending division on a temporary basis, with responsibility for managing and escalating key risks across the first line of defence.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a dynamic business, working closely with senior stakeholders and ensuring effective oversight of intermediaries, retail partners, and lending activities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Taking ownership of first line risk management
• Building and maintaining a robust risk framework that identifies, monitors, and escalates risks effectively.
• Providing clear oversight of retail partners and brokers, ensuring exposures are properly quantified and managed.
• Managing and motivating a small team to deliver consistently high standards of risk management.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in 1st line risk management within retail banking or lending.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and escalating risks across the business.
• Previous oversight of intermediaries or retail partners is highly desirable.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk with business objectives.
• Strong communication, influencing and leadership skills, with the ability to engage across all levels of the business.

This is a role where you’ll make a tangible difference in safeguarding customers, partners and the wider business, while working for an ambitious and customer-focused challenger bank.