Senior Manager Credit Risk ES_874529
5 days ago
Castro
Our client, a global Tier 1 professional services firm and a recognized leader in business consulting, has engaged us to recruit a Director / Practice Lead for Financial Risk. This is a pivotal leadership role within their Finance, Risk & Compliance (FRC) practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and expanding the Financial Risk practice, leading high-impact engagements, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives across top-tier financial institutions. This is an exceptional opportunity for an executive with strategic vision, deep technical expertise in financial risk, strong commercial acumen, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership • Define and execute the strategy for the Financial Risk practice., • Develop differentiated service lines and innovative value propositions., • Promote technical, methodological, and technological excellence within the risk function. Client Relationship Management • Act as the senior point of contact for the banks, driving the relationship and identifying new growth opportunities., • Strengthen the firm’s presence across other major banks Project & Delivery Leadership • Lead and oversee high-impact financial risk engagements, with a focus on:, • Credit Risk: lifecycle (origination, monitoring, recovery), IRB/IFRS 9 models, credit parameter estimation., • Regulatory and Economic Capital, • Cross-risk frameworks: risk appetite, stress testing, ICAAP, governance., • Ensure excellence in project delivery, stakeholder management, and quality assurance., • Desirable: experience or familiarity with enablers such as generative AI, machine learning, model risk management (MRM), automation, data governance, or cloud analytics. Business Development • Identify and pursue growth opportunities across existing and new clients., • Lead end-to-end commercial processes, including needs assessment, solution design, pricing, and negotiation., • Represent the firm in industry forums, events, and thought leadership initiatives. People & Practice Development • Support and grow a team of specialists in financial risk., • Mentor, coach, and develop talent at various levels., • Participate in recruitment and capability-building initiatives. Candidate Profile • 10–12+ years of experience in financial risk consulting or senior roles within the risk function of a financial institution., • Deep expertise in financial risk management, particularly credit risk., • Proven experience managing senior executive relationships in banking, • Strong commercial mindset with a track record of generating business., • Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams., • Strategic thinker with strong executive presence., • High level of English. What Our Client Offers • A leadership role within a high-visibility, high-impact practice., • Access to major transformation programs with leading financial institutions., • A collaborative, international, and innovation-driven environment., • A competitive executive compensation package.