Strategic Risk Policy Lead

A prominent financial institution is seeking a seasoned Strategic Risk Policy Lead to join as a senior line 2 (second line of defence) professional. This critical appointment offers significant succession potential, allowing the successful candidate to shape risk policy frameworks at a leading market participant.

This front-facing policy role will engage directly with regulators, industry bodies, and senior stakeholders while driving compliance, governance, and policy setting across the organization.

• Lead risk policy development and implementation across market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk domains
• Engage proactively with global regulators, industry associations, and external stakeholders
• Drive policy frameworks alignment with Basel, PFMI, and international regulatory requirements
• Challenge existing frameworks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage the balance between commercial innovation and risk appetite
• Serve as board and regulator liaison on risk policy matters
• Collaborate effectively with international colleagues and teams

Financial Risk Expertise

• Strong financial risk background from banking, asset management, or major financial institutions
• Regional or global exposure working across international markets
• Deep understanding of market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk
• Solid knowledge of Basel frameworks, PFMI, margin requirements, leverage ratios
• Derivatives expertise is an absolute plus
• Experience with capital requirements and regulatory frameworks

Professional Background

• Institutional-grade experience from large, complex global financial institutions
• Experience with global financial regulatory policy frameworks
• Financial Services industry regulatory affairs experience highly desirable
• Ideally transitioned from front-line product/business roles to risk policy
• Comfortable dealing with global regulators and industry groups

Key Attributes

• Proven stakeholder engagement skills with internal and external parties
• Confident communicator able to influence and challenge constructively
• Comfortable in front-facing roles with boards and regulators
• Ability to ask probing questions and challenge status quo
• Courage to drive innovation while managing risk appetite

We welcome applications from professionals in banking, asset management, and financial institutions who bring:

• Strong financial risk foundation with willingness to develop broader knowledge
• Global perspective and international experience
• Fresh thinking and innovative approaches to risk policy

The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of risk management expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership skills. They will be able to effectively communicate complex risk concepts to various stakeholders, drive strategic decision-making, and foster a culture of risk awareness throughout the organization.

To succeed in this role, you must have a deep understanding of financial risk management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. You should be able to demonstrate your expertise through relevant work experience, education, and certifications.

As a Strategic Risk Policy Lead, you will play a critical role in shaping the organization's risk management strategy and ensuring its alignment with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks, develop and implement policies, and provide guidance on risk-related matters.