Senior Financial Risk Leader (Remote)

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive health, dental, and视ion”

Stock options or equity grants

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 has partnered with a leading international financial services provider to appoint a Senior Financial Risk Manager for a fully remote role. You will oversee risk across markets, credit, operations and liquidity, shaping risk appetite and governance.

The ideal candidate holds a Masters or PhD in a quantitative field, 7+ years in financial risk management, and strong regulatory knowledge (Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, FRTB).

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field.
• 7+ years of progressive risk management experience in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, FRTB and risk methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Assess market, credit, operational, and liquidity risks across business units and product lines.
• Design and execute risk models, stress tests, and scenario analyses to quantify potential financial exposures.
• Monitor KRIs and ensure adherence to the firm's risk appetite.
• Provide expert guidance on risk-related matters, including new product development and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management, committees, and regulatory bodies.
• Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices in financial risk management.
• Collaborate with data analytics teams to leverage data for enhanced risk identification and measurement.
• Mentor junior risk professionals and contribute to capability development within the team.

Skills

Financial risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Quantitative analysis

Stakeholder communication

Remote work

Education

Master's or PhD in Finance/ Economics/ Mathematics/ Statistics

Tools

Risk modeling software

Job description

Placements24 has partnered with a leading international financial services provider to appoint a Senior Financial Risk Manager for a fully remote role. You will oversee risk across markets, credit, operations and liquidity, shaping risk appetite and governance.

The ideal candidate holds a Masters or PhD in a quantitative field, 7+ years in financial risk management, and strong regulatory knowledge (Basel III/IV, IFRS 9, FRTB).