Job Description Chief Risk Officer (SMF4) - UK Bank
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Lead with purpose. Shape the future of ethical banking.
We are a long-established, values-driven UK bank with a mission to deliver positive social impact through ethical and responsible banking. Serving a diverse mix of individual customers, charities, social enterprises, and mission-aligned businesses, we offer a meaningful alternative to traditional financial institutions.
As we grow, we’re looking for a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead our Risk and Compliance function and play a critical role in protecting our customers, strengthening our frameworks, and promoting sustainable financial growth.
The Role
As CRO, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the Bank’s risk management framework across all risk types — credit, operational, market, regulatory, and reputational. You’ll lead the second line of defence, contribute to key governance committees, and engage directly with regulators. This is a SMF4 and SMF16 role, with oversight of the MLRO and DPO.
You will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to embed a proactive, values-aligned risk culture across th...