Lead, Business Credit Standards & Governance

2022 - Chief Operating Office; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to manage and implement credit standards for their Business Banking portfolio. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in business banking lending, a deep understanding of regulatory environments, and strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include leading the development of lending criteria and maintaining stakeholder relations while ensuring adherence to governance frameworks. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered for this pivotal role.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 30

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension

Annual performance-related bonus

Training and development

Flexible benefits scheme

Life assurance

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business banking lending with responsibility for lending criteria development.
• Strong track record in credit risk and policy roles.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory environments affecting lending.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and support design of credit standards for Business Banking.
• Lead development and review of business banking credit standards.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Business banking lending experience

Credit risk understanding

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and people management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

A leading financial institution in the UK is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to manage and implement credit standards for their Business Banking portfolio. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in business banking lending, a deep understanding of regulatory environments, and strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include leading the development of lending criteria and maintaining stakeholder relations while ensuring adherence to governance frameworks. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered for this pivotal role.