Overview

K3537 - Chief Risk Officer - Asset Finance - UK, Greater London / South East England (Hybrid)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 and 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 and 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

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