Our Client:
We are working with a Capital Markets firm / Broker, looking to add a Credit Research professional (focusing on Financial Institutions / Sovereigns) to their London based team.
The role will form part of the firms Research division and interact heavily with Sales & Trading and DCM teams.
Required:
- Strong academic background
- Experience within a Rating Agency or Bank
- Demonstrable experience in Credit Research
- Counterparts covered should be focused on FIG or SSA
- Ideally will have analysed counterparts in EMEA
- Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal
We look forward to reading your CV and discussing with you soon
Salary: £60k – £90k (depending on experience)
Our Client:
We are working with a global Capital Markets organisation looking to add a VP to their Compliance Control Room supporting the Monitoring and Surveillance team, in their London based office.
The Role:
- Manage daily Central Compliance and Control Room operations, including report processing, preparation, and submission
- Maintain accuracy and consistency of Central Compliance and Control Room procedures.
- Assist with subsidiary reporting requirements
- Assist with SMF applications to the FCA and update the FCA Directory for Certified Persons
- Utilise extensive SMCR knowledge to enhance controls and processes within the department and with stakeholders.
- Report to relevant Committees as directed by the Head of Central Compliance and Assurance.
- Ensure annual review and revision of policies and procedures
- Produce monthly management information and materials for committees and Board reports.
- Liaise with the FCA as needed.
The Requirements:
- Prior Control Room and/or Central Compliance experience.
- Experience with FCA regulatory applications, updates, and responses.
- Knowledge of FCA, MIFID II, MAR, Trade and Communications Surveillance.
- Experience in Research and Financial promotions.
- Technical knowledge and experience with Excel and PowerBI.
We look forward to reading your CV and discussing with you soon
The Risk Partners. . . . Trusted Partners in Global Governance Recruitment
Our Client:
We are working with a world renowned Corporate & Investment Bank, looking to add a 2nd line Credit Analyst / Credit Officer to their London team at Associate / AVP Level.
The role will work within a 2nd line Credit Risk team, reviewing Credit applications proposed by the front office.
Note: The allocated portfolio will be EMEA based Non-Banking Financial Institutions such as Asset Managers, Insurers and Investment Funds
The Requirements:
- Strong academic background
- Previous experience in Credit Analysis within an Investment Bank
- NBFI counterparty experience is essential
- Good experience of working with front office revenue generators
We look forward to reading your CV and discussing with you soon
The Risk Partners. . . . Trusted Partners in Global Governance Recruitment
Our Client:
We are working with a global Capital Markets Banking organisation looking for an experienced Operational Risk / Enterprise Risk Manager at AVP / VP Level.
The ideal candidate will have exposure to a Markets / Capital Markets business area.
The Requirements:
- Strong academic background
- Demonstrable experience working in Operational Risk / Enterprise Risk
- Worked in a Capital Markets business ideally
- Worked in a 2LOD role
- Versed in dealing with the likes of:
– Oversight & Challenge of ERM activities
– ORM frameworks
– RCSA, KRI’s, breaches
– Maintain policies, standards, procedures
Note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK unrestricted
We look forward to reading your CV and discussing with you soon
Our Client:
We are working with an international Corporate & Investment Banking organisation for an experienced Climate Risk / ESG Risk professional to join their London based team.
The Requirements:
- Strong academic background
- Working as part of the firms Enterprise Risk division
- This role would suit someone currently at AVP or Associate level, looking for that next step
- MUST have demonstrable experience within Climate Risk / Environmental Risk/ ESG
- Acting as the SME for ESG / Climate Risk, therefore need strong awareness of Regulator driven Climate Risk requirements, Best Practice, ESG Reporting, working with global ERM functions etc
Note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK unrestricted
We look forward to reading your CV and discussing with you soon
The Risk Partners. . . . Trusted Partners in Global Governance Recruitment
Our Client:
We are working with a global corporate bank for an Operational Risk professional to join their London based team.
The role is pitched at Associate / Senior Associate level and requires previous experience of Operational Risk / Enterprise Risk within a Corporate or Investment Banking environment (ideally bulge bracket).
The Requirements:
- Strong academic background
- Demonstrable experience working in Operational Risk / Enterprise Risk
- Worked in a mid-large Corporate Bank
- Versed in dealing with the likes of RCSA’s, KRI’s, Risk Metrics, frameworks, committee packs etc
- Ability to work in a small team, and get stuck in to a variety of activities
Note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK unrestricted
We look forward to reading your CV and discussing with you soon
The Risk Partners. . . . Trusted Partners in Global Governance Recruitment
Salary: £52k – £56k (FTE)
Job Type: Part Time (3 days a week)
Location: Remote / Hybrid (once a month required in the office) – Office hubs in London, Oxford or Edinburgh
The Role:
Our client, a chartered professional body dedicated to educating, developing, and regulating actuaries based both in the UK and internationally is looking for a Risk Manager to assist the Head of Risk in maintaining a comprehensive risk management framework, including managing operational risk registers and reporting on the overall operational risk profile.
This role involves collaborating with department heads to provide expert risk management guidance, ensuring all operational functions can effectively identify, mitigate, monitor, and report risks hindering their objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head of Risk in enhancing the enterprise-wide risk management framework.
- Aid in establishing a strong controls framework under the direction of the Head of Risk.
- Lead the operational risk management process, conducting quarterly risk review meetings with department Heads, maintaining operational risk registers
- Identifying and categorising risks, including emerging ones.
- Assessing the impact and probability of risks.
- Identifying mitigating actions.
- Monitor and ensure the effectiveness of mitigating actions.
- Develop and maintain formal reporting on the operational risk profile.
- Offer expertise, guidance, and support on operational risk matters, including internal audits.
- Challenge operational risk practices constructively.
- Conduct targeted risk analysis, deep dives, and scenario exercises as needed.
- Contribute to promoting risk management awareness and education.
- Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Head of Risk and serve as their deputy when required.
Requirements:
- Thorough understanding of risk management tools and techniques acquired through experience at the Risk Manager level.
- Self-motivated individual with a track record of leading operational risk management tasks, including facilitating risk reviews, maintaining risk registers, and reporting on risk profiles.
- Possesses a wide-ranging grasp of product types and associated processes/controls within a membership organization, discerning potential risks both internally and across the actuarial profession, and comprehends how environmental changes can impact risk exposure.
- Strong technical knowledge in operational, IT, and project risk management and control.
- Proficient in identifying and reporting on risk contagion and aggregation.
- Experience in risk management within complex environments, such as professional services, is advantageous.
- Holds a relevant qualification in risk management or demonstrates equivalent expertise through practical experience.
We look forward to reading your CV and discussing with you soon
The Risk Partners. . . . Trusted Partners in Global Governance Recruitment
Head of Risk & Compliance Ref: 32287
Reports to: CEO Direct reports: None
Our client is a dynamic technology platform with a strong heritage seeks a Head of Risk & Compliance to join the innovative business which enables retail investors to access investment opportunities such as IPOs, follow-on placings and retail bond offerings with unparalleled ease.
ROLE SUMMARY:
As Head of Risk & Compliance, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating the risk framework, including compliance and financial crime. Ensuring the Firm and its employees adhere to policies, procedures, and requirements. You will advise the CEO and Board on the successful delivery of a risk strategy and oversee the embedding of risk appetite.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish, implement, and maintain a risk framework, including risk and compliance policies, procedures, risk assessments and the compliance monitoring plan.
- Devise systems and processes to monitor and report on relevant key risks (regulatory and financial crime), including risk events.
- Oversee the conduct risk framework.
- Undertaking compliance monitoring and control testing.
- Provide advice and challenge to the Board on strategic decision making, ensuring objective decisions are taken within risk appetite and advice on likely impact on the risk profile of the Firm.
- Specific advice on operational resilience (including BCP and cyber risk controls), ESG and application of relevant rules and regulations, including potential regulatory changes.
- Overseeing adequate arrangements for training of management and staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including SMCR.
- Provide and receive regular reports, including for relevant governance committees and Board meetings.
- Maintain a dialogue with peer groups to advise on the regulatory landscape.
- Foster a positive culture of risk management by promoting awareness, collaboration, and the proactive management of risks.
- Maintain an open and constructive relationship with regulators.
- Promote diversity balance, with a particular emphasis on hires and promotions
Key Capabilities and Knowledge:
- Compliance & Risk subject matter expert with previous experience of advising on FCA rules and requirements and risk management activities.
- Investment firm experience including corporate finance, corporate broking and capital markets.
A good understanding of compliance and financial crime controls, monitoring and surveillance.
Ability to work independently and support the Board as required.
- Ability to liaise confidently and professionally with stakeholders, including the Board and regulators.
- Effective communicator both orally and in writing
This role is in scope of the Senior Management rules under SMCR.
Salary: £50,000.00 – £70,000.00 per year (Depending on experience)
The Role:
We are currently recruiting for a Quantitative Modeller to work for a leading automotive finance provider based in Redhill, Surrey. This hybrid role requires at least 2 days a week in the office.
The main responsibilities of the role will be to assist with the IRB requirements for their model suite. Responsibilities will include various tasks such as model development, monitoring, and calibration of IRB models.
The Requirements:
- Strong academic background
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for IRB
- Extensive expertise in constructing credit risk models, incorporating estimation and validation techniques
- Proficiency in SAS, Python, and Excel preferred
We look forward to reading your CV and discussing with you soon
The Risk Partners. . . . Trusted Partners in Global Governance Recruitment
Salary: £65,000 – £90,000 per annum. (plus bonus and benefits)
Location: Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom
The Role:
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantitative Modeller for a leading automotive finance provider based in Redhill, Surrey. This hybrid role requires at least 2 days a week in the office.
The successful applicant will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining quantitative Credit Risk models for Retail and Wholesale portfolios, including IFRS 9 models, admission, behavioral, and some IRB modeling.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, monitor, and maintain IFRS 9 scorecard and regulatory parameter models.
Maintain model documentation and provide expert statistical advice.
- Conduct model monitoring and champion-challenger programs for efficiency improvement.
- Anticipate and address changes in business, market, or economic factors affecting model performance.
- Collaborate with local model owner on data requirements and write model documentation for approval processes.
Requirements:
- Experience building statistical models in credit risk/financial environments.
- Proficiency in SAS, including macros and statistical procedures.
- Familiarity with IFRS 9 and regulatory standards (e.g., IRB).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Experience with macroeconomic time-series modeling is desirable.
We look forward to reading your CV and discussing with you soon
The Risk Partners. . . . Trusted Partners in Global Governance Recruitment
