VP Distribution Risk Management

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial services firm is seeking a Vice President for the Distribution Risk Management team in London. This strategic role entails developing risk frameworks, engaging with global stakeholders, and influencing risk governance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial services, strong analytical skills, and stakeholder management. This position offers a competitive salary between £90,000 and £110,000, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Career development pathways

Visibility with senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in financial services.
• Experience in Loan Capital Markets, Loan Syndications, Credit or Market Risk is preferred.
• Project management experience or qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support development of sophisticated risk models and frameworks.
• Lead governance reviews and maintain aligned risk frameworks.
• Drive strategic and regulatory projects including ECB onboarding.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are seeking a Vice President to join the Distribution Risk Management team, playing a key role in developing and evolving risk frameworks for loan underwriting and distribution activities across EMEA. This is a strategic position offering engagement with global stakeholders and involvement in high‑impact projects.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international financial services group with a strong presence in EMEA, offering a full suite of corporate finance, investment banking, and capital markets solutions.

Description

• Support the Head of Distribution Risk Management in developing sophisticated risk models, policies, and frameworks for loan underwriting and distribution risk.
• Lead governance reviews and maintain risk frameworks aligned with regulatory and market best practices.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment and share best practices.
• Engage with stakeholders across Risk Management, Loan Capital Markets, and Credit Departments to reinforce robust risk oversight.
• Drive strategic and regulatory projects, including ECB onboarding and high‑velocity frameworks.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting and challenge on the loan underwriting book.

Profile

A successful VP Distribution Risk Management should have:

• 5+ years' experience in financial services
• Candidates with a mix of Loan Capital Markets (LCM), Loan Syndications, Credit or Market Risk would probably work well in the role, but it will also need to be someone who has an appetite for learning and for rolling up their sleeves and getting involved.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Knowledge of loan underwriting and distribution risk preferred.
• Project management experience or qualification is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between 90,000 and 110,000 p/a
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• High‑impact role with visibility across senior stakeholders and global teams
• Opportunity to influence risk strategy and governance in a top‑tier institution
• Competitive benefits, hybrid working, and strong career development pathways

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as VP Distribution Risk Management in London, apply now!