Head of Financial Institution Risk

2 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Starling Bank Full time

Are you a seasoned treasury professional looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for risk management and a keen eye for detail? We're Starling Bank, a UK-based digital bank that's revolutionizing the way people manage their finances. We're currently seeking a highly skilled Head of Financial Institution Risk to join our team in London.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in treasury risk management, preferably in a bank or financial institution. They will be responsible for overseeing and challenging market risk, including interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB), foreign exchange risk, and credit spread risk. The ideal candidate will also provide broader oversight of the bank's hedging activities and treasury operations.

We estimate that this role can earn between £90,000 to £120,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday, and access to our Perkbox membership.

About the Role

This is a strategic position that requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Liquidity Risk, Wholesale Credit Risk, and Treasury Compliance colleagues to take a holistic view of the risks across the Treasury function.

Requirements

  • Considerable and extensive experience in treasury risk management in a bank or financial institution;
  • Strong demonstrable experience working in a 2LoD risk function or 1LoD front or middle office treasury function;
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements for a treasury function, both risk and compliance;
  • Experience of structural hedging;
  • Understanding of hedge accounting;
  • Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities while managing expectations;
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and a track record of building senior-level relationships;
  • Strong influencing skills and the ability to manage change and react quickly;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to challenge in a positive manner and handle difficult situations.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:

  • 25 days' holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
  • An extra day's holiday for your birthday
  • Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
  • 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
  • Salary sacrifice, company-enhanced pension scheme
  • Life insurance at 4x your salary
  • Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth, including mental health support and cancer care
  • Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith, and Peloton
  • Generous family-friendly policies
  • Perkbox membership, giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
  • Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships

About Us

We're a forward-thinking organization that's committed to innovation and excellence. Our mission is to make banking more accessible and user-friendly for everyone. If you're passionate about finance and want to be part of a dynamic team, then we'd love to hear from you.



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