Interim Head of Risk & Compliance
International Retail Bank – Caribbean
6-Month Contract | £800 per day | Outside IR35 | On-site in the Caribbean
We are partnering with a leading retail bank in the Caribbean to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Risk & Compliance for a six-month assignment.
This is a hands-on leadership mandate within a well-capitalised, systemically important retail bank that plays a central role in its domestic economy. The bank operates a full suite of retail banking products, maintains a strong balance sheet, and has no current regulatory issues. The mandate is focused on stewardship, enhancement, and confident regulatory engagement rather than remediation.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Executive team and Board, you will lead the end-to-end Risk and Compliance function, ensuring robust governance, regulatory alignment, and operational control across the business.
You will:
* Lead enterprise-wide risk management, including credit, operational, market, liquidity and conduct risk
* Oversee regulatory compliance and maintain strong relationships with local regulators
* Ensure adherence to prudential and consumer regulatory frameworks
* Maintain and strengthen risk frameworks, policies, and reporting
* Lead and develop a small in-country team
* Provide clear, board-level reporting and insight
* Operate in a hands-on capacity within a smaller banking environment
This is an on-the-ground leadership role. The successful candidate will be expected to relocate to the Caribbean for the duration of the contract.
Candidate Profile:
We are seeking a seasoned retail banking risk leader who has:
* Significant and rounded experience across retail banking risk and compliance
* Previously led Risk and/or Compliance within a small bank or challenger environment
* Deep understanding of regulatory engagement and supervisory relationships
* Proven experience operating at Board and ExCo level
* A pragmatic, hands-on approach suited to a lean organisational structure
* The ability to balance governance rigour with commercial awareness
International exposure is essential. Credibility with regulators and the ability to operate autonomously will be critical.
The Opportunity:
* Six-month interim assignment
* £800 per day
* Outside IR35
* On-site in the Caribbean
* Leadership mandate within a well-established, systemically important retail bank
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior interim risk leader to pursue a high-impact international assignment at a stable and respected retail banking institution.