Director-Level Credit Risk IT SME - Major Banking Programme
Posted 1 week ago by Qualserv Consulting Limited on CVLibrary
£1,000 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
City of London, Greater London
Summary: The role of Director-Level Credit Risk IT SME involves leading strategic technology solutions for Credit Risk within a major banking programme. The position requires extensive experience in Credit Risk management and IT, focusing on regulatory onboarding across UK and overseas offices. The successful candidate will shape technology architecture and engage with senior leadership to deliver complex solutions. This contract role is critical for driving high-quality outcomes in a dynamic regulatory environment.
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).
- 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): £1000
City: City of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT