Enterprise Risk Manager
The Enterprise Risk Manager will play a critical role in the development, implementation, and oversight of the enterprise risk framework within a UK-based credit card subsidiary undergoing the FCA consumer credit application process. This role will also support operational and enterprise risk management practices across European subsidiaries to ensure alignment with the latest regulatory standards and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enterprise Risk Framework Development and Implementation:
- Design, implement, and maintain the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework for the UK subsidiary.
- Ensure alignment of the risk framework with the company’s strategic goals and FCA regulations.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to embed risk management processes across business units.
- Regulatory Compliance and FCA Consumer Credit Application:
- Lead the enterprise risk workstream of the FCA consumer credit application, ensuring that all risk management aspects meet regulatory expectations.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, providing necessary documentation and addressing any queries related to the risk framework.
- Ensure that risk policies, procedures, and controls align with FCA Consumer Duty and other relevant regulations.
- Operational and Enterprise Risk Practices in European Subsidiaries:
- Assess current risk management practices in European subsidiaries and identify gaps relative to industry best practices.
- Develop and deliver training programs to enhance risk awareness and management capabilities across European teams.
- Standardize and streamline risk management processes to create consistency across all subsidiaries.
- Risk Identification and Assessment:
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and scenario analysis to identify and evaluate key risks to the business.
- Maintain and regularly update the risk register, ensuring that all significant risks are documented and monitored.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and track the implementation of risk controls.
- Monitoring and Reporting:
- Prepare and present detailed risk reports to senior management and the board, outlining key risk exposures and mitigation actions.
- Implement risk indicators and dashboards to monitor risk levels and trends across the business.
- Ensure timely escalation of significant risk issues to the CRO and senior management.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
- Work closely with the Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Finance teams to align risk management activities.
- Act as a key point of contact for risk management queries within the business and from external parties.
- Foster a strong risk culture by promoting awareness and proactive risk management practices throughout the organization.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Professional certification in risk management (e.g., IRM, PRM, or FRM) is desirable.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in enterprise or operational risk management within the financial services industry, with a focus on credit cards or consumer finance.
- In-depth understanding of the FCA’s regulatory framework, including the Consumer Credit Sourcebook (CONC) and Consumer Duty.
- Proven experience leading risk management initiatives in a startup or newly established subsidiary is a plus.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Skills:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align risk management strategies with business objectives.
- Regulatory Acumen: Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and compliance standards.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
- Problem-Solving: Effective at identifying issues, assessing risks, and implementing solutions.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in preparing detailed reports and presentations.
- Adaptability: Capable of working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Department
- Risk Control
- Role
- Enterprise Risk Manager
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About TF Bank
TF Bank was founded in Sweden in 1987 with the purpose of offering finance solutions to customers who ordered goods from mail order catalogs. Over time, the Group has grown both in terms of product offerings, revenues and geographic presence.
TF Bank prioritises organic growth under controlled conditions, and expansion occurs within carefully selected segments and markets. The business is conducted in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Austria, Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands through subsidiary, branch or cross-border banking with the support of the Swedish banking license.
The operations are divided into three segments: Consumer Lending, Credit Cards and Ecommerce Solutions. TF Bank is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Enterprise Risk Manager
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