Head of Prudential Risk

Type: Permanent
Location: England - London
Industry: Financial Services - Banking
Specialism: Risk Oversight
Salary: £130,000 – 150,000 plus benefits and bonus
Date Posted: 26/05/2026
Consultant: Jack Woodlock

We are helping a growing UK bank, with a focus on emerging markets, look for a head of new Head of Financial risk. Reporting to the CRO, the role holder will provide second line oversight on the bank’s management of prudential risks. The Bank’s Headquarters are in central London and at this level will require office attendance of between 3-4 days per week

Role Description

Second line oversight for the Group’s management of capital, liquidity, FX and interest rate risk
Undertake control reviews on prudential risk management and Treasury activities
Maintenance of the risk management framework and risk appetite limits
Challenge the production of ILAAP, ICAAP, Recovery and Resolution Plans
Reporting to governance committees on prudential risk matters
Monitor adherence to prudential risk appetite limits and other internal/regulatory prudential risk limits, monitoring of KRIs, KPIs and EWIs
Support the production of the Annual Report and Accounts and Pillar 3 disclosures
Undertake prudential horizon scanning and advise on new and emerging prudential regulation relevant to the bank
Responsible for Model Risk Management and Model Validation across the Group
Support the CRO regarding reporting and assessment of enterprise-wide risks

Role Requirements

Significant experience of working within a UK bank supporting Treasury and prudential risk management activities, ideally in a second line capacity
Must have experience dealing with Wholesale Banking products
Experience of reviewing and supporting the development of ILAAP, ICAAP and recovery documents
An ability to analyse prudential risks, provide written assessments and understand appropriate risk controls
Have an ability to provide second line oversight and able to provide constructive challenge on capital, liquidity, market, strategic and model risks

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