Chief Risk Officer

We are supporting a UK‑regulated bank with the appointment of an Interim Chief Risk Officer (SMF4) for an initial six‑month mandate, starting March .

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned CRO who thrives in a smaller banking environment—someone who brings a calm, steady presence and can help uplift and embed proportionate, best‑in‑class risk management across the organisation. The mandate requires both strategic leadership and pragmatic, hands‑on execution.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chief Risk Officer
• Must have previously held SMF4
• Ideally experienced within a smaller, foreign‑owned bank with a London branch
• Ability to assess, strengthen, and operationalise risk frameworks in a practical, right‑sized way
• Availability to start in March

What You’ll Deliver

• Strengthen enterprise‑w...