Head of Risk [Credit Risk] Dublin
Head of Risk [Credit Risk] Dublin
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23-08-2025
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Head of Risk Credit Risk - Senior Position
We are recruiting a Head of Risk for a large Financial Services organisation.
This new position is a Senior hire and the appointee will lead the Risk Function and provide independent oversight in respect of all aspects of risk management. The Head of Risk will be a key member of the Senior Management Team
Role/Duties
Lead / maintain an effective risk management regime and promote appropriate risk culture
Recommend implement and maintain the Risk Management Policy and Framework Risk Appetite Statement and associated risk management policies in line with strategic objectives
Lead 2nd line independent oversight and challenge to decisions that affect the organisations exposure to risk including credit risk operational risk financial risk and reputational risk.
Lead the independent review and challenge credit applications and preparation of credit risk assessments for lending and guarantee proposals; participate as a member of the Credit Committee.
Provide comprehensive and clear risk reporting and recommendations to relevant stakeholders
Maintain vigilance for any adverse developments that may not be consistent with the risk appetite tolerance and business strategy.
Experience/Qualifications/Skills
Relevant Degree/Masters qualification required.
Minimum of 10 years experience working in a relevant role in credit risk financial risk or enterprise risk management.
Excellent understanding and experience of risk finance audit or other relevant discipline
Business acumen and financial expertise essential.
Demonstrable management experience.
Ability to command credibility and build trust at all levels both internally and externally.
Excellent communication organisational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead and develop a team with diverse backgrounds and skillsets.
Package/Reward/Progression:
Very strong attractive and extremely competitive Salary and Benefits Package on offer to the successful candidate together with genuine opportunities for career progression and development.
** Please note only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role **
CONTACT
Eamonn OReilly Director on (353)or email: (All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence)
At CareerSteps for over 20 years we have been successfully guiding coaching and advancing the careers of professionals in;
Legal Solicitors Partners Senior Associates Associates Recently & Newly Qualified
Corporate Governance & Company Secretary
Cyber Security & Data Privacy/Data Protection
Compliance & Risk
Forensics & eDiscovery
Tax & Audit
In that time we have worked with Legal Firms Irish & International Accountancy Firms Advisory Firms International Trust & Corporate Service Providers Fund Governance Firms Global Financial Services Organisations PLCs Large Technology Organisations Telecoms Banking & Insurance Companies.
We are recruiting a Head of Risk for a large Financial Services organisation.
This new position is a Senior hire and the appointee will lead the Risk Function and provide independent oversight in respect of all aspects of risk management. The Head of Risk will be a key member of the Senior Management Team
Role/Duties
Lead / maintain an effective risk management regime and promote appropriate risk culture
Recommend implement and maintain the Risk Management Policy and Framework Risk Appetite Statement and associated risk management policies in line with strategic objectives
Lead 2nd line independent oversight and challenge to decisions that affect the organisations exposure to risk including credit risk operational risk financial risk and reputational risk.
Lead the independent review and challenge credit applications and preparation of credit risk assessments for lending and guarantee proposals; participate as a member of the Credit Committee.
Provide comprehensive and clear risk reporting and recommendations to relevant stakeholders
Maintain vigilance for any adverse developments that may not be consistent with the risk appetite tolerance and business strategy.
Experience/Qualifications/Skills
Relevant Degree/Masters qualification required.
Minimum of 10 years experience working in a relevant role in credit risk financial risk or enterprise risk management.
Excellent understanding and experience of risk finance audit or other relevant discipline
Business acumen and financial expertise essential.
Demonstrable management experience.
Ability to command credibility and build trust at all levels both internally and externally.
Excellent communication organisational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lead and develop a team with diverse backgrounds and skillsets.
Package/Reward/Progression:
Very strong attractive and extremely competitive Salary and Benefits Package on offer to the successful candidate together with genuine opportunities for career progression and development.
** Please note only candidates that match the minimum job requirements above will be contacted for this role **
CONTACT
Eamonn OReilly Director on (353)or email: (All applications and discussions will be treated in strict confidence)
At CareerSteps for over 20 years we have been successfully guiding coaching and advancing the careers of professionals in;
Legal Solicitors Partners Senior Associates Associates Recently & Newly Qualified
Corporate Governance & Company Secretary
Cyber Security & Data Privacy/Data Protection
Compliance & Risk
Forensics & eDiscovery
Tax & Audit
In that time we have worked with Legal Firms Irish & International Accountancy Firms Advisory Firms International Trust & Corporate Service Providers Fund Governance Firms Global Financial Services Organisations PLCs Large Technology Organisations Telecoms Banking & Insurance Companies.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
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