Director of Credit Risk

Hibernian Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Dublin is seeking a Regulatory Credit Risk Director to lead risk management initiatives. This role requires over 8 years of experience in credit risk management and a strong background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Candidates should possess a recognized qualification in Risk Management and have the ability to manage client portfolios while navigating regulatory frameworks. This position offers an opportunity to drive innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in credit risk management.
• Strong background in Retail and Corporate Credit Risk.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as CRR.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert insight into credit risk challenges.
• Manage a portfolio of clients for service excellence.
• Oversee large-scale Regulatory or Assurance initiatives.
• Drive innovation and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Credit Risk management

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Consulting experience

Commercial insight

Education

Recognised qualification in Risk Management

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Regulatory Credit Risk Director to join our riskteam in Dublin. We are particularly interested in experienced Credit Risk professionals with a strong background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance within the financial services sector. This role is ideal for someone who has held senior leadership positions and is looking to apply their expertise in a dynamic environment. Consulting experience would be beneficial.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in credit risk management.
• Strong background in Retail and Corporate Credit Risk across asset classes and sectors.
• Recognised qualification in Risk Management, with in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) and EBA Loan Origination and Monitoring Guidelines.
• Broad commercial, business, and economic insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert insight into credit risk challenges, developing effective solutions aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring consistent service excellence and strategic relationship growth.
• Oversee large-scale Regulatory or Assurance initiatives, often within multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive innovation, identify new business opportunities, and lead initiatives to achieve targeted outcomes.

If this role is of interest to you, get in touch with Therese Cadell for a confidential conversation.