We are partnering with a fast-growing financial services and trading organization to hire an experienced Finance & Risk Leader. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape the firm's financial and risk framework, working across margin lending, structured finance, and trading activities. You'll combine strategic oversight with hands-on management, directly influencing decision-making and safeguarding long-term financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead finance and risk functions, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management to drive growth, profitability, and liquidity.
- Manage margin lending portfolios: assess client creditworthiness, set credit limits, monitor exposures, and oversee margin policies and calls.
- Develop and enhance risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures across lending, structured finance, and trading.
- Partner with trading and business teams to provide insights on risk exposure, credit strategies, and financial performance.
- Support credit risk modelling, scenario analysis, and respond to client credit/margin queries.
- Drive process improvements and leverage automation to improve reporting, controls, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years experience in finance, credit risk, or risk leadership roles within trading, commodities, or financial services.
- Deep expertise in margin lending and structured finance, including credit risk assessment, margin calls, and exposure management.
- Strong technical knowledge in risk modelling, IFRS/GAAP financial reporting, and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven leadership track record, able to influence senior stakeholders and manage high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, complex environments.
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Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days.
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