Head of Function – Credit Risk & Lending
(Financial Services Leadership Opportunity)
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to step into a pivotal leadership role within a fast-growing organisation. Sitting at the heart of lending and portfolio strategy, you'll have the autonomy to shape decision-making frameworks, strengthen governance, and directly influence business performance.
For the right person, this role offers more than just oversight, it's about impact, transformation, and steering a business through its next phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and refine credit and lending frameworks to ensure sustainable growth.
* Provide strategic direction on lending approvals, portfolio management, and risk governance.
* Partner with the senior leadership team to align credit strategy with commercial objectives.
* Oversee compliance and regulatory standards across all lending activity.
* Mentor and develop a specialist team, creating a high-performance culture.
* Champion data-driven insights to improve risk assessment and portfolio reporting.
The Ideal Profile
* 10+ years' experience in credit, risk, or lending strategy.
* Deep knowledge of SME or commercial lending.
* Proven leadership with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and boards.
* Commercially astute, balancing opportunity with strong risk discipline.
* Innovative mindset, with the confidence to challenge and improve existing frameworks.
Why This Role?
* Lead at the highest level in a business poised for significant growth.
* Autonomy to influence strategy, culture, and performance.
* High visibility across the organisation, with direct engagement at executive level.
* Competitive package with long-term career potential.