Head of Risk [Credit Risk] - Senior Position
We are recruiting a Head of Risk for a large Financial Services organisation.
This new position is a Senior hire, and the appointee will lead the Risk Function and provide independent oversight in respect of all aspects of risk management. The Head of Risk will be a key member of the Senior Management Team
Role/Duties
• Lead / maintain an effective risk management regime and promote appropriate risk culture
• Recommend, implement, and maintain the Risk Management Policy and Framework, Risk Appetite Statement and associated risk management policies in line with strategic objectives
• Lead 2nd line independent oversight and challenge to decisions that affect the organisation's exposure to risk, including credit risk, operational risk, financial risk and reputational risk.
• Lead the independent review and challenge credit applications, and preparation of credit risk assessments for lending and guarantee proposals; participate as a member of the Credit Committee.
• Provide comprehensive and clear risk reporting and recommendations to relevant stakeholders
• Maintain vigilance for any adverse developments that may not be consistent with the risk appetite, tolerance and business strategy.
Experience/Qualifications/Skills
• Relevant Degree/Masters qualification required.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience working in a relevant role in credit risk, financial risk or enterprise risk management.
• Excellent understanding and experience of risk, finance, audit or other relevant discipline
• Business acumen and financial expertise essential.
• Demonstrable management experience.
• Ability to command credibility and build trust at all levels both internally and externally.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team with diverse backgrounds and skillsets.
Package/Reward/Progression:
Very strong, attractive and extremely competitive Salary and Benefits Package on offer to the successful candidate together with genuine opportunities for career progression and development.
** Please note, only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role **
CONTACT
Eamonn O'Reilly, Director on or email: (All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence)
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