Job Description
Risk Lead
Ready to take ownership and make a real impact?
We''re working with an ambitious, growing financial services business looking to appoint a Risk Lead to take ownership of its risk function and support its next stage of growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building, improving and refining processes rather than working within a rigid corporate environment. You''ll have the freedom to bring new ideas, challenge existing ways of working and play a key role in shaping the business.
The role
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Take ownership of the company''s risk function, policies and procedures.
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Lead and develop risk processes, ensuring they support sustainable growth.
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Oversee credit, operational and portfolio risk.
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Identify potential risks and implement practical solutions.
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Work closely with senior leadership to balance commercial opportunities with risk.
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Drive improvements, introduce new ideas and develop a strong risk culture.
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Provide leadership and guidance across the wider business.
What we''re looking for
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Senior experience at Head of Risk, Head of Credit or Director level.
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Essential: Direct experience within invoice finance and/or payroll.
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A background in a growing SME, scale-up or entrepreneurial financial services business.
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Strong knowledge of credit risk, lending and portfolio management.
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Experience owning and improving processes, rather than simply following established frameworks.
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A hands-on, commercially minded approach with strong leadership skills.
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Recruitment or staffing industry experience would be a real advantage.
What''s on offer?
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A senior position with genuine autonomy and influence.
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The opportunity to shape and develop the risk function.
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A growing business where your ideas and experience can make a real difference.
Interested?
If you''re an experienced invoice finance or payroll risk professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence strategy and make a genuine impact, we''d love to hear from you.
Please give me a call on (phone number removed) if interested
