318 Chief Risk Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

Position: Chief Risk Officer

Role Overview

The CRO is the senior executive responsible for leading and executing a robust investment risk framework. This includes identifying, quantifying, and managing risks tied to investment portfolios—market, credit, liquidity, concentration, model, geopolitical, and operational. The CRO ensures that all risk measures support the firm’s strategic goals and comply with regulations, delivering resilience and value.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Risk Framework

• Design and maintain an enterprise investment risk management framework aligned with firm's objectives and risk appetite.
• Implement metrics, limits, and controls for market, credit, liquidity, and concentration risk across asset classes.

Quantitative Risk Analysis

• Oversee advanced risk analytics: VAR, stress testing, scenario and reverse stress testing, factor analysis, tail risk, and drawdown metrics.
• Ensure back‑testing and validation of risk models and models governance.

Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting

• Regularly monitor portfolios to flag exposures, breaches, and adverse concentrations.
• Prepare insightful reports for C-suite, Investment Committees, and Board Risk Committees—highlighting trends, early signals, and actions.

Stress Testing & Scenario Planning

• Design and execute stress tests (macro, extreme events) to assess resilience.
• Lead ad hoc scenario analysis on geopolitical and macro-financial shocks.

Governance & Risk Appetite

• Define and update risk appetite thresholds in collaboration with executive leadership and the Board.
• Enforce risk limits and escalate breaches; ensure Group-wide enforcement and exceptions governance.

Model & Data Governance

• Maintain oversight of model risk: validation, documentation, approval, and periodic review.
• Support teams implementing quantitative tools and enhance risk infrastructure.

Collaboration

• Partner with CIO, portfolio managers, quantitative teams, compliance, finance, operations, and IT.
• Provide consultative risk insights to investment decisions to optimize risk-adjusted returns.

Regulatory Compliance & Emerging Risks

• Ensure alignment with regulations (Basel, SEC, MiFID II), standards, and best practices.
• Identify emerging risks—cyber, ESG/climate, geopolitical—and incorporate them into risk processes.

Leadership & Culture

• Build and lead a high-performing investment risk team: analysts, quants, modelers.
• Champion a proactive risk-aware culture and enhance risk processes.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications :

• Advanced degree in finance, quantitative discipline, economics, mathematics.
• Professional designations: CFA, FRM, CIIA, or equivalent.

Experience :

• At least 15+ years covering portfolio risk, trading desk oversight, or investment analysis in asset management, hedge funds, or similar.
• Proven experience in VAR, stress testing, portfolio analytics, and model governance.

Technical Skills :

• Mastery of risk systems (Barra, Axioma), programming (Python, R, SQL), and data analytics.
• Strong quantitative skills: statistics, time-series, factor models.

Soft Skills :

• Strategic thinker with strong influence at the C-level and Board.
• Excellent communicator—able to translate complex risk analytics into business decisions.

Job Title: Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Business Type: Specialty Insurer – Lloyd’s Syndicate in Application Phase

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Package: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus + Equity Options

About Us

We are a forward-thinking specialty insurance business in the exciting process of forming a new Lloyd’s syndicate . Backed by long-term capital and led by an experienced management team, our ambition is to bring differentiated underwriting, disciplined risk management, and sustainable growth to the Lloyd’s marketplace.

As we progress through the formal Lloyd’s syndicate application process, we’re seeking a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to join our leadership team and take end-to-end responsibility for designing and implementing our risk framework ensuring our business meets the highest standards of governance, control, and regulatory compliance from day one.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the executive committee, the Chief Risk Officer will be instrumental in establishing a fit-for-purpose Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework during our syndicate formation and beyond.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a formative stage and shape the risk strategy, culture, and controls from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Syndicate Application Process

• Lead all aspects of the risk and governance workstreams as part of our Lloyd’s syndicate application.
• Develop and articulate our Risk Management Framework (RMF) in line with Lloyd’s Minimum Standards and regulatory expectations.
• Own and deliver the risk components of the application, including risk appetite statements, qualitative and quantitative submissions, and governance documentation.
• Act as the primary risk representative during engagements with Lloyd’s (e.g. Business Opportunities Committee) and UK regulators (PRA/FCA).

Enterprise Risk Management

• Design and embed a proportionate, effective ERM framework across the business.
• Establish and maintain the risk appetite framework, key risk indicators, and risk registers.
• Oversee scenario analysis, stress testing, and interface with the capital modelling and actuarial teams.
• Ensure the risk control environment supports our underwriting strategy and operational model.

Governance & Oversight

• Lead or support Board-level risk governance (e.g. Risk & Capital Committee).
• Develop risk policies and reporting in compliance with Solvency II, Lloyd’s standards, and PRA/FCA expectations.
• Work closely with Compliance, Actuarial, Underwriting, and Finance teams to ensure a joined-up approach to risk.

Strategic & Cultural Leadership

• Champion a strong risk culture throughout the organisation.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge across underwriting, operations, and strategy.
• Hire, develop, and lead the risk function as the business grows post-syndicate approval.

What We're Looking For

Experience:

• 10+ years in risk / actuarial roles within insurance or reinsurance.
• Strong experience within the Lloyd’s or London Market , ideally including work on syndicate launches or regulatory approvals.
• Solid understanding of Lloyd’s governance, Solvency II, risk-based capital frameworks, and UK regulatory expectations.
• Exposure to capital modelling, ORSA, and internal model validation would be beneficial.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-oriented mindset.
• Confident engaging with regulators, Boards, and Lloyd’s oversight committees.
• Capable of operating effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Clear communicator, able to translate complex risks into actionable insight.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the risk agenda of a new Lloyd’s syndicate from day one.
• Work with a respected leadership team and credible long-term backers.
• Enjoy the opportunity to build, influence, and grow within a culture that values integrity, innovation, and discipline.
• Competitive compensation and equity package, with real long-term upside.

Lunu Pay is a leading provider of innovative cryptocurrency payment solutions, bridging the gap between digital assets and traditional finance. We empower businesses worldwide to accept and process crypto transactions seamlessly, ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks.

Role Overview

As the Head of Compliance, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Lunu Pay’s compliance framework, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. You will play a critical role in safeguarding the company’s operations, mitigating risks, and fostering a strong culture of compliance across all business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee Lunu Pay’s global compliance strategy, ensuring adherence to AML, KYC, GDPR, FATF, and other relevant regulations.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and legal advisors to maintain compliance with evolving crypto and financial regulations.
• Establish, monitor, and update internal policies, procedures, and controls to prevent financial crimes, fraud, and money laundering.
• Lead and manage compliance audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate compliance measures into Lunu Pay’s technology infrastructure.
• Conduct regular compliance training and awareness programs for employees to ensure best practices are followed.
• Manage relationships with banking partners and payment processors to maintain compliance with their regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on international regulatory changes and assess their impact on Lunu Pay’s operations, proactively implementing necessary adjustments.
• Handle customer and merchant due diligence processes, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.
• Represent Lunu Pay in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and partnerships to influence policy and best practices.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or legal roles within fintech, payments, or cryptocurrency industries, with a strong focus on UK regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of UK financial regulations, including FCA requirements, AML, KYC, CFT, GDPR.
• Proven experience in dealing with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and compliance audits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to regulatory changes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Certified compliance professional (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CRCM) is a plus.
• Experience with blockchain and crypto-related compliance frameworks is highly desirable.

Why Join Lunu Pay?

• Work at the forefront of crypto payments innovation.
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing international company.
• Influence the regulatory direction of a leading fintech startup.
• Competitive salary and flexible work environment.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for compliance in the crypto and payments space, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join Lunu Pay as we shape the future of digital payments.

We are looking for a commercially astute Chief Compliance Officer to lead and transform our client’s global compliance function. This senior leader must combine their compliance expertise with an assertive approach to driving compliance excellence across a complex multinational business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead from the front with a strong, decisive leadership style that drives accountability and performance across the compliance function
• Develop and execute a robust, enterprise-wide compliance strategy that delivers tangible, measurable results
• Take ownership of complex, transformational compliance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions
• Engage with senior stakeholders and the Board confidently, ensuring compliance is prioritised and integrated into strategic decision-making
• Design, implement, and enforce scalable compliance and risk management frameworks that withstand regulatory scrutiny
• Proactively identify emerging risks and lead swift, effective remediation actions
• Manage regulatory interactions assertively to protect the company’s reputation and interests

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified lawyer with extensive compliance experience or highly qualified compliance professional with qualifications in CCEP and ICA
• Proven track record in senior compliance roles within large global organisations
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, complex compliance transformations with real impact
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive and Board level
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance risk mitigation and business growth

If you thrive on leading large-scale global compliance projects, influencing senior stakeholders with confidence, and embedding rigorous frameworks that mitigate risk while supporting business goals, then please do reach out to

We are looking for a commercially astute Chief Compliance Officer to lead and transform our client’s global compliance function. This senior leader must combine their compliance expertise with an assertive approach to driving compliance excellence across a complex multinational business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead from the front with a strong, decisive leadership style that drives accountability and performance across the compliance function
• Develop and execute a robust, enterprise-wide compliance strategy that delivers tangible, measurable results
• Take ownership of complex, transformational compliance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions
• Engage with senior stakeholders and the Board confidently, ensuring compliance is prioritised and integrated into strategic decision-making
• Design, implement, and enforce scalable compliance and risk management frameworks that withstand regulatory scrutiny
• Proactively identify emerging risks and lead swift, effective remediation actions
• Manage regulatory interactions assertively to protect the company’s reputation and interests

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified lawyer with extensive compliance experience or highly qualified compliance professional with qualifications in CCEP and ICA
• Proven track record in senior compliance roles within large global organisations
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, complex compliance transformations with real impact
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive and Board level
• Commercially astute with the ability to balance risk mitigation and business growth

If you thrive on leading large-scale global compliance projects, influencing senior stakeholders with confidence, and embedding rigorous frameworks that mitigate risk while supporting business goals, then please do reach out to

Lunu Pay is a leading provider of innovative cryptocurrency payment solutions, bridging the gap between digital assets and traditional finance. We empower businesses worldwide to accept and process crypto transactions seamlessly, ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks.

Role Overview

As the Head of Compliance, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Lunu Pay’s compliance framework, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. You will play a critical role in safeguarding the company’s operations, mitigating risks, and fostering a strong culture of compliance across all business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee Lunu Pay’s global compliance strategy, ensuring adherence to AML, KYC, GDPR, FATF, and other relevant regulations.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and legal advisors to maintain compliance with evolving crypto and financial regulations.
• Establish, monitor, and update internal policies, procedures, and controls to prevent financial crimes, fraud, and money laundering.
• Lead and manage compliance audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate compliance measures into Lunu Pay’s technology infrastructure.
• Conduct regular compliance training and awareness programs for employees to ensure best practices are followed.
• Manage relationships with banking partners and payment processors to maintain compliance with their regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on international regulatory changes and assess their impact on Lunu Pay’s operations, proactively implementing necessary adjustments.
• Handle customer and merchant due diligence processes, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.
• Represent Lunu Pay in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and partnerships to influence policy and best practices.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or legal roles within fintech, payments, or cryptocurrency industries, with a strong focus on UK regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of UK financial regulations, including FCA requirements, AML, KYC, CFT, GDPR.
• Proven experience in dealing with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and compliance audits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to regulatory changes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Certified compliance professional (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CRCM) is a plus.
• Experience with blockchain and crypto-related compliance frameworks is highly desirable.

Why Join Lunu Pay?

• Work at the forefront of crypto payments innovation.
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing international company.
• Influence the regulatory direction of a leading fintech startup.
• Competitive salary and flexible work environment.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for compliance in the crypto and payments space, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join Lunu Pay as we shape the future of digital payments.

PingPong was founded in New York in 2015, with the mission of empowering businesses to expand globally, reach more customers and keep more of their earnings. Fast forward to today, and PingPong has become one of the world’s leading global cross-border payments platforms, processing more than $250 billion USD. Our API-first cross-border payments platform integrates with enterprises and financial institutions to send, manage, and receive money faster on a global scale.

PingPong is headquarted in Hangzhou (China) and currently has 60 financial licences across the world, including an UK EMI licence, 32 offices in 13 countries and over 1,000 employees. Our international presence helps businesses and financial institutions solve complex payment needs in every major economy.

As we continue to scale our global business, we are looking for an experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to join our leadership team in the UK.

OVERALL PURPOSE

The CCO will be a key strategic business partner, playing a pivotal, role in shaping PingPong’s growth strategy while maintaining the highest compliance standards. At PingPong, we believe that Compliance is not just about regulatory adherence but a core pillar of our business that enables sustainable growth and allows us to build trust and deep relationships with our partners.

This role requires requires both a deep understanding of compliance frameworks and strong commercial instincts, ensuring compliance is embedded into our operations and driving a compliance-first culture that enhances our ability to innovate and scale.

The successful candidate will balance high-level oversight with hands-on operational management, ensuring compliance across all business activities in the UK.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The position reports to the Group Chief Compliance Officer based in Hangzhou. The role will collaborate closely with our Compliance & Risk team in Hang Zhou as well as regional teams across UK, EU and the US.

PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK financial regulations, including Money Laundering Regulations, Proceeds of Crime Act, and FCA Guidelines, as well as our reporting obligations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures in line with UK, EU, and global regulatory requirements.
• Continuously assess compliance risks and implement effective risk management strategies that align with our growth objectives.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and ensure timely updates to policies and operational processes.
• Lead regulatory engagement, maintain open and constructive relationships with the FCA and other regulatory bodies, as well as engagement with auditors and banking partners from a compliance perspective.
• Deliver training programs that empower teams to understand the importance of compliance and their role in maintaining it.

Compliance Operations Management

• Oversee and optimise compliance operations, ensuring efficient review, monitoring, reporting and escalation processes
• Enhance and manage key compliance controls, including transaction monitoring, customer onboarding and due diligence as well as enhanced due diligence processes

Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional collaboration

• Work with the Global Chief Compliance Officer and other regional Compliance Officers in shaping the company’s global compliance strategy
• Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team, ensuring compliance is integrated into the company’s commercial and strategic decsions
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including legal, risk, finance, and product teams, to embed compliance into business operations and our products.
• Represent the company in regulatory discussions, industry forums, and working groups.
• Identify and implement best practices that enhance compliance efficiencies, leveraging technology and automation to scale effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as finance, business administration, or law. A master’s degree or relevant professional certification is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in compliance within the fintech sector, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience in cross-border payments is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of UK financial regulations and standards.
• Proven track record of partnering with business leaders to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while enabling sustainable growth.
• Experience working with product teams to embed compliance into products and business operations.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS

• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with teams across multiple geographies and cultures, fostering collaboration in a global business environment.

PingPong is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a global culture that embraces diversity.

We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.

Salary DOE + Bonus + Flexible Working + 33 Days Holiday + Healthcare + Enhanced Pension

An excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in compliance and risk management, who is looking for a new challenge and the chance to join a rapidly expanding global leading business.

Do you have a strong background in compliance and risk management? Would you like to work for a rapidly expanding global leading business?

Established for over 40 years, this world leading company specialise in the design & manufacture of specialist systems for use in a wide variety of industries. They have developed an unrivalled reputation within their market and are the global leader within it. With recent investments and big plans for the future, they are now going through a period of rapid expansion. Due to this they are now looking for a Compliance Officer to join their expert team.

In this role you will be tasked overseeing all compliance related activities across the business. This will involve implementing compliance programs, conducting audits, ensuring compliance with anti-bribery and modern slavery regulations, and supporting quality teams with product compliance.

This role would therefore suit an individual with a proven background in compliance and risk management who is looking for a new challenge at a global leading business.

The Role:

• Overseeing all compliance across the business
• Implementing compliance programs
• Conducting audits
• Ensuring compliance with anti-bribery and modern slavery regulations etc.
• Salary DOE + Bonus + Flexible Working + 33 Days Holiday + Healthcare + Enhanced Pension

The Person:

• Proven background in compliance & risk management
• Ideally some relevant qualifications
• Experience with anti-bribery & modern slavery regulations
• Lives locally to the Dartford area