Summary: The Director-Level Credit Risk IT SME role is a contract position within a major banking programme, focusing on strategic technology solutions for Credit Risk in a global financial services context. The successful candidate will lead the analysis, design, and delivery of IT solutions, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives. This position requires extensive experience in Credit Risk management and IT, particularly within Commercial and Investment Banking. The role involves significant leadership responsibilities and collaboration across EMEA regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement a strategic technology architecture and roadmap for Credit Risk, aligning with business objectives and regulatory demands.
• Engage and influence senior leadership within both Risk business and technology divisions.
• Lead the delivery of complex solutions, managing product backlogs within an Agile framework.
• Ensure timely, on-budget delivery, mitigating risks and managing vendor relationships.
• Oversee live systems, including change management, upgrades, and testing coordination.
• Mentor team members and contribute to the evolution of the credit risk IT Platforms delivery strategy.

Key Skills:

• 20+ years in Credit Risk management and IT within Commercial and Investment Banking.
• In-depth understanding of Credit Risk modelling, analytics, reporting, and associated regulations (Basel II/III/IV, BCBS 239, etc.).
• Proven experience implementing diverse Credit Risk solutions (in-house/vendor, on-premise/cloud/SaaS) and integrating systems.
• Overview knowledge of modern data sourcing, transformation, analytics (SQL, Excel), and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to all stakeholder levels and lead delivery teams effectively.
• Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, IT controls, and the SDLC.
• Ability to navigate complex challenges, manage competing demands, and drive high-quality solutions across Legacy and strategic landscapes.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: City Of London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other