K3537 – Chief Risk Officer – Asset Finance – UK, ...

Overview New Leaf Search has partnered with an international bank-owned specialist financial services organisation in its search for a Chief Risk Officer (CRO). This is a senior leadership and statutory SMF-holder role under the UK Senior Managers & Certification Regime, also acting as a Director of the UK business. As CRO, you will have overall responsibility for First Line Risk Management, including FEC, Credit, and Collections & Recovery. You will ensure effective and efficient risk-related processes are in place, while actively building a robust risk culture aligned with the Regional Chief Risk Officer. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop managers and team leads within the risk function Approve transactions within your authority and oversee distressed account strategies Evaluate and sign off CDD assessments, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements Align risk decisions with customer needs and organisational risk appetite Collaborate with commercial teams and regional/global risk leaders Participate in credit committees and internal governance forums Optimise automated credit decisioning processes Maintain effective risk control frameworks, aligned with group policy Candidate Profile 10+ years’ experience in risk management or compliance Proven credit authority and risk leadership in Asset Finance or similar sector Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills Strategic thinker with operational discipline Experience working in a highly regulated, customer-centric financial services environment Familiar with automated decisioning and governance structures UK-based applicants only; IN-COUNTRY experience is essential Referral Opportunity: Know someone suitable? Refer them and earn a £500 referral reward if they’re placed. Contact Katherine AminRecruitment Director Contact: Katherine AminEmail: : +44 (0) 203 740 7222 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21