Banking Job - Head of Risk - Mandarin Speaker - London - rj

This permanent London role is for a senior Risk Manager who will lead the Branch Risk Management Department and support the CRO in delivering a strong risk culture.

• Implement a robust Risk Management Framework for the London Branch, ensuring systems and controls measure, manage and control risk.
• Manage the Credit, Market and Operational Risk monitoring, reporting and control activities for the Branch.
• Develop and deliver the Branch Risk Appetite, credit policy framework and approval processes.
• Provide timely risk information to senior managers, the CRO and the HO through regular and ad hoc reporting.
• Lead and manage the Risk Management Department, fostering a high performance risk culture.
• Support the CRO in delivering the risk culture and framework within the Branch and chair the risk and credit committees.
• Maintain effective communication with HO and related departments on all risk issues.
• Undertake additional duties as required to meet the bank's business needs.

• Bachelor's degree minimum; relevant professional qualification is a plus.
• At least 5 years of senior Credit Risk or Lending experience in the financial services sector.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken and written).
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory landscape and best practices in risk management.
• Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Please submit your CV in Word format. We will contact suitable candidates within 7 days. We cannot provide individual feedback on CVs. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and provide supporting documentation.

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