Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Gibraltar) Limited is seeking an experienced regional Chief Risk Officer to lead and strengthen its risk management framework across its London and Gibraltar branches. This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring that the Bank's risk culture, risk appetite, and governance standards remain aligned with Group parameters while supporting sustainable business success.
This is a senior leadership role for someone who is ambitious, curious, and eager to shape a forward looking risk strategy; one that balances commercial growth with robust, principled risk management. You'll be part of the Bank's Executive Committee, working closely with senior stakeholders across functions and jurisdictions. We're looking for someone with a proven track record in risk leadership, ideally across credit, market, liquidity, operational, conduct, and strategic risks, who is excited by financial markets and committed to building a strong risk culture.
The role can be based in our London or Gibraltar locations and is based 5-days per week in the office.
The ideal candidate will bring expertise from a private banking environment and a proven track record as a CRO or Deputy CRO. This role offers the opportunity to partner with senior management and business leaders, shaping a forward-looking risk strategy that balances business growth with prudent risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, manage, and enhance our risk management framework across all risk disciplines (credit, market, liquidity, operational, conduct, and strategic risks)
* Ensure our risk appetite, tolerance, and culture remain aligned with Group standards while adapted to the UK and Gibraltar businesses
* Develop and maintain risk maps and strategic action plans to identify, assess, and mitigate risks
* Provide challenge and insight to senior management and business leaders
* Embed risk considerations into business planning and execution
* Foster a strong risk culture through training, awareness, and collaboration with business unit
At Bank J. Safra Sarasin, we offer a dynamic and values-driven environment, where your development is taken seriously, and where you'll find the right mix of challenge, collaboration, and opportunity.