Director, Wholesale Credit Delivery & Risk

Aldermore Bank; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK bank is seeking a senior leader for the Wholesale Credit function, responsible for managing credit risk and overseeing complex transactions. The role includes team leadership, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight, ensuring alignment with the Bank's lending strategies. Candidates should have proven expertise in credit risk management, strong communication abilities, and capability in building and managing high-performing teams. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Opportunities for progression

Competitive rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in wholesale credit risk management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and credit risk processes.
• Experience balancing business outcomes with risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and resource the Wholesale Credit teams.
• Provide oversight of wholesale credit transactions.
• Maintain effective governance of credit risk.
• Act as a partner to business and regulators.
• Inspire high-performing credit teams.

Skills

Wholesale credit risk management

Leadership and people management

Excellent communication skills

Regulatory requirements knowledge

Collaboration across functions

Relationship building

Job description

A prominent UK bank is seeking a senior leader for the Wholesale Credit function, responsible for managing credit risk and overseeing complex transactions. The role includes team leadership, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight, ensuring alignment with the Bank's lending strategies. Candidates should have proven expertise in credit risk management, strong communication abilities, and capability in building and managing high-performing teams. The position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for growth within the organization.