Head of Risk UK

Company: Capital
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Location: London
Job Description:

Description

  • Own the UK risk framework, ensuring regulatory alignment and current controls
  • Manage outsourced risk services and define UK requirements vs Group delivery
  • Lead ICARA, stress testing, and regulatory submissions for UK
  • Deliver risk MI to UK Board/ExCo with trends, near breaches and actions
  • Develop KRIs and risk reporting for UK governance and regulators
  • Oversee risk governance and FCA engagement for risk matters

Requirements

  • 8+ years risk management experience in FCA‑regulated financial services (CFD/spread betting)
  • Deep knowledge of FCA risk rules: SYSC, PRIN, Consumer Duty, MIFIDPRU
  • Experience managing outsourced or shared risk functions and SLAs
  • Experience designing enterprise risk frameworks: risk registers, KRIs, ICARA/ICAAP
  • Strong grasp of market, credit, liquidity risks and conduct risk for retail trading
  • Experience preparing risk MI for boards and engaging with the FCA

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and rewards
  • Work‑life harmony with hybrid work
  • Generous annual leave policy
  • Health and pension benefits
  • Workation: 30 days remote work worldwide
  • Volunteer days to support causes

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Posted: June 12th, 2026