Risk Management Director

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom MUFG Pension & Market Services Full time
About the Role

The Head of Risk is a pivotal member of the Risk and Compliance team, reporting to the Director, Risk & Compliance at MUFG Pension & Market Services. This role is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our risk management framework, playing a crucial role in embedding ERM policies, with a focus on the Three Lines of Defence (3LoD) model.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Implementing and enhancing risk management frameworks tailored to the specific needs of our areas of operation.
  2. Staying abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to continuously evolve the risk framework in line with best practice.
  3. Developing comprehensive risk policies and procedures that comply with regulatory requirements and align with the broader Group/Enterprise Risk Management policies.
  4. Monitoring and ensuring adherence to established risk policies, identifying and addressing any deviations promptly.
  5. Leading the integration of the 3LoD model to strengthen risk governance across the organisation.
  6. Collaborating with the Group Enterprise Risk Management team on policy enhancements and initiatives.
  7. Establishing and maintaining effective communication channels to report key risk metrics and insights to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
  8. Providing regular updates on emerging risks, mitigation strategies, and overall risk profile.
  9. Leading and inspiring a small, high-performing Risk team to foster a collaborative and innovative culture.
  10. Working closely with other senior risk colleagues operating in other jurisdictions and acting as key Risk stakeholder for the EMEA leadership team.
Requirements
  1. Demonstrable experience within the financial services industry in Europe, with a deep understanding and working knowledge of the regulatory framework.
  2. A progressive mindset that can clearly support the development of the Risk Function, including experience in the deployment of leading risk practices.
  3. In-depth knowledge and experience of best practice risk management, methodologies, and emerging practices in financial services, including operational resilience.
  4. Knowledge and experience of cyber security would be advantageous.
  5. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
  6. The ability to inspire confidence, influence, and motivate others while leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team.
  7. Resilience, courage, determination, with the drive and desire to succeed.
  8. A strategic mindset, with excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a demonstrable ability to negotiate and influence at all levels while building effective relationships.
What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • 26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' extra each year.
  • Health, wellbeing, and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family, including: Employee Assistance Programme; Discounts on retail and socialising; Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; a host of gym and fitness subscriptions; Car Salary Sacrifice scheme.
  • Appreciate programme: Employee recognition programme.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave.


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