Job Description

The client is a growing specialised bank strengthening its leadership team with an experienced Chief Risk Officer (CRO) This role is critical in ensuring the company maintains a robust, forward-looking risk management framework while supporting sustainable business growth. You will work closely with senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and cross-functional stakeholders to shape strategic decisions across credit, operational, market, and liquidity risk areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior risk professional looking to make a direct impact in a dynamic and highly regulated financial environment.

🔍 Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company’s enterprise-wide risk management strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations;

• Lead and oversee risk management activities across credit, liquidity, market, and operational risk domains;

• Continuously enhance the risk appetite framework, including risk limits, governance structures, and key risk indicators (KRIs);

• Ensure full compliance with IFRS 9 requirements, including impairment modelling, provisioning methodologies, and reporting processes;

• Advise senior management and executive stakeholders on strategic risk-related decisions and emerging risk exposure;

• Lead stress testing, scenario analysis, and risk identification initiatives to assess potential vulnerabilities and business resilience;

• Maintain and improve internal risk management policies, procedures, and governance documentation;

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements set by the Central Bank and other supervisory authorities;

• Promote a strong risk-aware culture across the organization through guidance, collaboration, and leadership;

• Monitor regulatory developments and implement necessary risk framework adjustments proactively.

🎓 Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior risk leadership role within banking, FinTech, or financial services;

• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks, including credit, liquidity, market, and operational risk;

• Hands-on experience with IFRS 9 impairment methodologies and risk modelling processes;

• Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to regulated financial institutions in the EU;

• Experience working with supervisory authorities and managing regulatory communication;

• Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate complex risk topics into strategic business recommendations;

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across executive and operational levels;

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Mathematics, or a related field.

✨ The Employer Offers:

• Strategic leadership role with direct influence on business and risk decisions;

• Opportunity to shape and strengthen enterprise-wide risk governance frameworks;

• Dynamic and collaborative international working environment;

• Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy;

• Competitive compensation package aligned with seniority and market standards;

• Exposure to high-level regulatory, strategic, and operational decision-making;

• Long-term career growth opportunities within a growing financial institution.

If you are ready to lead risk strategy and drive impactful decisions in the financial sector, let’s talk!