MERJE is seeking a highly experienced Risk Assessment Lead for a leading company in the Lending – Consumer sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive risk management practices and regulatory compliance within the Chief Operating Office. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping risk assessment strategies and influencing key decisions.

Location: London / Bradford / Chatham / Petersfield with hybrid working options available

The Company

This consumer lending organisation is committed to putting customers on a path to a better everyday life. With a strong focus on colleague development and a competitive benefits package, the company fosters a culture of innovation and excellence in the financial services sector.

The Role

As a Risk Assessment Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of regulatory developments and risk exposure management. This role offers the chance to educate and influence leadership, ensure timely implementation of regulatory changes, and lead risk assessment practices across the Chief Operating Office.

Key Responsibilities of the Risk Assessment Lead:

• Lead risk assessment best practices and adherence to Group Standards for COO
• Manage regulatory projects and assess risk impact from change projects
• Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships internally and externally
• Participate in industry forums and foster relations with industry bodies
• Provide expertise on risk management within financial services

Required knowledge and experience for the Risk Assessment Lead role:

• Minimum 8 years of financial services experience, including 5 years in credit cards
• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior risk manager role
• In-depth knowledge of risk management and regulatory requirements in financial services
• Excellent stakeholder management and analytical skills
• Proven track record in risk assessment and impactful influencing

If you’re an experienced Risk Assessment Lead looking for a challenging role in a dynamic financial services environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to take your career to the next level!

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Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. In applying for this role, you may be registered on our database so we can contact you about suitable opportunities in future. Your data will be managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.

If you would like this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact MERJE directly.