449 Chief Risk Officers jobs in the United Kingdom

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is a Senior Management Function (SMF4) holder, accountable to the Board and the Board Risk Committee for leading the Bank’s Risk Management Framework and ensuring that both prudential and non-prudential risks are identified, assessed, managed, and reported in line with FCA and PRA expectations.

This senior leadership role carries overall accountability for delivering an enterprise-wide view of risk, ensuring that robust policies, procedures, and systems are in place to identify, measure, monitor, and control all material risks—financial and non-financial—while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

As Chair of the Executive Risk Committee (ERC), the CRO oversees the Bank’s exposures against the Board-approved Risk Appetite, reporting on utilisation, limit breaches, tolerances, and key risk indicators. The CRO is independent of the first line of defense and works in close partnership with the CEO, Board, and regulators to safeguard the safety and soundness of the Bank. The CRO reports functionally to the CEO and maintains an independent reporting line to the Chair of the Board Risk Committee (BRC), safeguarding independence and ensuring direct assurance to the Board.

Under the SMCR, the CRO is directly accountable for ensuring the Risk Management Framework operates effectively across the three lines of defence, embedding a strong risk culture, and ensuring risks are appropriately identified, escalated, challenged, and remediated to protect the Bank’s safety, soundness, and regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Governance & Framework
• Prudential Risk Oversight
• Non-Prudential Risk Oversight
• Board & Regulatory Engagement
• Leadership & Accountability
• Risk Strategy & Change Management
• Risk Assessment and Challenge
• Regulatory Accountability (SMF4)

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is a Senior Management Function (SMF4) holder, accountable to the Board and the Board Risk Committee for leading the Bank’s Risk Management Framework and ensuring that both prudential and non-prudential risks are identified, assessed, managed, and reported in line with FCA and PRA expectations.

This senior leadership role carries overall accountability for delivering an enterprise-wide view of risk, ensuring that robust policies, procedures, and systems are in place to identify, measure, monitor, and control all material risks—financial and non-financial—while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

As Chair of the Executive Risk Committee (ERC), the CRO oversees the Bank’s exposures against the Board-approved Risk Appetite, reporting on utilisation, limit breaches, tolerances, and key risk indicators. The CRO is independent of the first line of defense and works in close partnership with the CEO, Board, and regulators to safeguard the safety and soundness of the Bank. The CRO reports functionally to the CEO and maintains an independent reporting line to the Chair of the Board Risk Committee (BRC), safeguarding independence and ensuring direct assurance to the Board.

Under the SMCR, the CRO is directly accountable for ensuring the Risk Management Framework operates effectively across the three lines of defence, embedding a strong risk culture, and ensuring risks are appropriately identified, escalated, challenged, and remediated to protect the Bank’s safety, soundness, and regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Governance & Framework
• Prudential Risk Oversight
• Non-Prudential Risk Oversight
• Board & Regulatory Engagement
• Leadership & Accountability
• Risk Strategy & Change Management
• Risk Assessment and Challenge
• Regulatory Accountability (SMF4)

Lead Local Flood Authority Duties: Coordinate and manage statutory duties under relevant legislative frameworks including the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and the Highways Act 1980.
Planning Application Consultations: Oversee responses to planning applications focusing on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and surface water flood risk evaluation.
Strategy Development: Prepare and implement local strategies and policies related to water management, flood risk, and climate change adaptation.
Liaison Role: Act as the primary interface between the council and external partners in both private and public sectors.
Collaborative Projects: Work in conjunction with the Flood Risk Team, Highway Development team, and other external partners on innovative SuDS applications for new and historic developments.

• Significant experience in flood risk management and drainage within the highways sector
• In-depth understanding of relevant legislation such as the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and the Highways Act 1980
• Proficiency in evaluating and overseeing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to develop and implement strategic policies related to water and flood management

• Competitive salary
• Agile working policies for improved work-life balance
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and development, including funded membership of relevant Institutes
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and flexible bank holidays

If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for flood risk management and a desire to lead and mentor a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic and impactful team in Peterborough.

Our client is a well-established international financial institution in Central London, offering a full suite of banking products to individual and corporate clients. Regulated by leading UK authorities, the bank is known for its collaborative and high-performing culture.

We are seeking a Third Party Risk Officer to oversee the bank’s external vendor and supplier relationships. You will manage onboarding, compliance, risk, performance, and contracts, ensuring all third-party engagements align with internal policies and UK regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Operational Resilience & Business Continuity Manager, you will support governance frameworks and third-party oversight programmes.

You will be responsible for:

• Vendor Management: Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and due diligence, maintaining a centralised vendor register with risk ratings, contract status, and service classifications.

• Risk & Compliance: Conduct vendor risk assessments and reviews, ensuring adherence to FCA/PRA regulations, GDPR/UK DPA 2018, ISO 27001, and internal policies; support operational resilience assessments.

• Performance & Contracts: Develop SLAs/KPIs, monitor performance, coordinate remediation plans, and manage contracts in collaboration with Legal; act as main liaison with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Governance & Reporting: Maintain audit trails, risk documentation, and performance records; prepare management reports and dashboards; support internal and external audits.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to the third-party management framework, promoting best practices in vendor governance and risk mitigation.

Requirements: 

• Previously worked as a Third Party Risk Analyst, Third Party Risk Officer, Third Party Risk Manager, third party manager, Risk Officer, Risk Analyst, Risk Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Supplier Relationship Manager, Vendor Manager, Supplier Management Analyst, Operational Resilience analyst or in a similar role. 

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in third-party/vendor management, procurement, or supplier risk, preferably in financial services.

• Understanding of FCA/PRA regulations, operational resilience, ISO 27001, GDPR, and risk management frameworks.

• Experience with SLAs/KPIs, contract reviews, and vendor management systems.

• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Relevant certifications (CTPRP, CRVPM, CIPS) are advantageous.

This is an opportunity to join a growing financial institution and make a tangible impact on third-party governance and operational resilience.

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Our client is a well-established international financial institution in Central London, offering a full suite of banking products to individual and corporate clients. Regulated by leading UK authorities, the bank is known for its collaborative and high-performing culture.

We are seeking a Third Party Risk Officer to oversee the bank’s external vendor and supplier relationships. You will manage onboarding, compliance, risk, performance, and contracts, ensuring all third-party engagements align with internal policies and UK regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Operational Resilience & Business Continuity Manager, you will support governance frameworks and third-party oversight programmes.

You will be responsible for:

• Vendor Management: Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and due diligence, maintaining a centralised vendor register with risk ratings, contract status, and service classifications.

• Risk & Compliance: Conduct vendor risk assessments and reviews, ensuring adherence to FCA/PRA regulations, GDPR/UK DPA 2018, ISO 27001, and internal policies; support operational resilience assessments.

• Performance & Contracts: Develop SLAs/KPIs, monitor performance, coordinate remediation plans, and manage contracts in collaboration with Legal; act as main liaison with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Governance & Reporting: Maintain audit trails, risk documentation, and performance records; prepare management reports and dashboards; support internal and external audits.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to the third-party management framework, promoting best practices in vendor governance and risk mitigation.

Requirements: 

• Previously worked as a Third Party Risk Analyst, Third Party Risk Officer, Third Party Risk Manager, third party manager, Risk Officer, Risk Analyst, Risk Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Supplier Relationship Manager, Vendor Manager, Supplier Management Analyst, Operational Resilience analyst or in a similar role. 

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in third-party/vendor management, procurement, or supplier risk, preferably in financial services.

• Understanding of FCA/PRA regulations, operational resilience, ISO 27001, GDPR, and risk management frameworks.

• Experience with SLAs/KPIs, contract reviews, and vendor management systems.

• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Relevant certifications (CTPRP, CRVPM, CIPS) are advantageous.

This is an opportunity to join a growing financial institution and make a tangible impact on third-party governance and operational resilience.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Lead Local Flood Authority Duties: Coordinate and manage statutory duties under relevant legislative frameworks including the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and the Highways Act 1980.
Planning Application Consultations: Oversee responses to planning applications focusing on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and surface water flood risk evaluation.
Strategy Development: Prepare and implement local strategies and policies related to water management, flood risk, and climate change adaptation.
Liaison Role: Act as the primary interface between the council and external partners in both private and public sectors.
Collaborative Projects: Work in conjunction with the Flood Risk Team, Highway Development team, and other external partners on innovative SuDS applications for new and historic developments.

• Significant experience in flood risk management and drainage within the highways sector
• In-depth understanding of relevant legislation such as the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and the Highways Act 1980
• Proficiency in evaluating and overseeing Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to develop and implement strategic policies related to water and flood management

• Competitive salary
• Agile working policies for improved work-life balance
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth and development, including funded membership of relevant Institutes
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work and flexible bank holidays

If you are a seasoned professional with a passion for flood risk management and a desire to lead and mentor a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic and impactful team in Peterborough.

BDS are recruiting for a Fire Risk Officer for a national housing association in N1. (Hybrid Role)

This role will be 3 days working in the office and 2 days working from home.

We are looking for someone with a knowledge of working in fire components who can assign various fire risk actions to contractors,

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing primarily 2 active fire contractors.

Communicate with internal teams to help with access, etc - Raise, track & receipt purchase orders our system.

Lead weekly and monthly contract meetings with contractor/s, set agendas, consistently reviewing workloads, expected completions, work in progress, etc.

Pay - Between 23.03ph PAYE or 30.46ph UMB

You will be working Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00.

Apply now for immediate consideration!