Head of Department, Risk Advisory

The FCA is seeking a talented and influential Head of Department to join their Senior Leadership Team. The role involves providing high-quality, trusted risk advice and oversight across the FCA, leading a team of risk experts, and developing and maintaining risk appetite statements. The candidate should have expertise in risk management practices and Second Line of Defence, with significant experience in risk management within complex and regulated environments.

Requirements

• Expertise in risk management practices and Second Line of Defence
• Significant experience in risk management within complex and regulated environments
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Superior stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in the development and implementation of risk and control frameworks, policies, and risk appetite statements
• Proven ability in optimising the risk and control environment
• Sound judgment, with deep understanding of risk trade-offs and opportunity cost
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional growth
• Demonstrable experience in leading and developing high-performing teams of subject matter experts

Benefits

• 30 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month
• Life assurance of eight times basic salary
• Income protection