Join the Team at Lidion Bank!
The Head of Risk is responsible for leading and overseeing the Bank’s overall risk management framework. The role involves advising the Board of Directors on risk appetite and strategy, ensuring effective identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of all key risks, and leading the Risk Management Department in safeguarding the Bank’s stability, reputation, and regulatory compliance.
Primary Responsibilities
Employee Centric Benefits at Lidion Bank -Benefits designed to be used, not just listed.
Lidion Bank's Employee-Centric Benefits Scheme provides a personalised annual package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and long-term security. This package can be used across a wide range of benefits, including gym memberships, parking, food plans, mobile expenses, various insurances, travel, as well as unique perks like hobby contributions, paid volunteer days, and pet care.
We also invest in your long-term financial wellbeing through Private Pension Contributions by contributing towards your Voluntary Occupational Pension Scheme (VOPs) plan, helping you build stronger foundations for the future.
Work Flexibility
We believe that strong collaboration and team culture thrive through in-person interaction, and we remain an onsite-first organisation. At the same time, we recognise the importance of flexibility in today’s work environment.
Employees can request to work from home through our HR system , and such requests are generally supported where business needs allow. However, given the nature of our operations, onsite presence is required for key meetings, team activities, and other critical business needs. Flexibility is provided as a benefit, not as a fixed entitlement, and is balanced with the Bank’s commitment to maintaining a collaborative office-based culture.
Strong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to guide and develop a risk team effectively.
Comprehensive knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, and banking regulatory frameworks.
Strategic thinking with the ability to align risk management practices with the Bank’s objectives and risk appetite.
High level of professional integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively advise senior management and the Board.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is considered an asset.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, CFA or equivalent) are considered an asset.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in risk management within the banking or financial services sector, including experience in a senior or leadership role.
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and requirements applicable to credit institutions.
Experience in ICAAP, ILAAP, recovery planning, IRRBB, and regulatory reporting is considered an asset.