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Group Head of Financial Risk
We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Group Head of Financial Risk to lead the management of market risks and Credit Risks across the organization. This role will focus on understanding market risks, developing risk strategies, and supporting the group in managing risk exposure. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial markets and market risk management, particularly credit risk, along with knowledge of insurance company balance sheets and Solvency II regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the analysis and monitoring of market risks the Group faces, focusing on capital and liquidity.
- Provide a forward-looking view of emerging market risks through horizon scanning and external insights.
- Own and improve the Group’s Market Risk Appetites and policies, integrating market risk into the overall risk appetite framework.
- Develop market risk reporting, bringing together MI around risk appetites and EWIs for senior stakeholders, including the Group Executive Committee and Board.
- Collaborate with the Group Capital Management team and Treasury & Investment Office (T&IO) on strategies (including hedging) to manage market risk within the risk appetite.
- Advise CFOs on asset valuation approaches, particularly related to hard-to-value assets, and oversee valuation methodologies from external providers.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Extensive experience in financial markets with strong expertise in credit risk.
- Deep understanding of market risk management frameworks within the financial services sector.
- Knowledge of asset valuation methodologies, particularly in private credit.
- Familiarity with Solvency II regulations and their impact on market risk in the life insurance sector.
- Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders, including Executive Committees and Boards.
- Collaborative and able to work effectively across different teams.
- Self-directed with the ability to identify, analyse, and communicate issues effectively.
This role offers the opportunity to shape market risk strategies at a senior level in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you’re passionate about financial markets and risk management, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to take the next step in your career with us.
We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
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