Market Risk Manager (Executive Director), Global Bank

Are you ready to take the lead in managing market risk for dynamic and complex trading businesses? Our global banking client is seeking an experienced Market Risk Manager at the Executive Director level to join its London-based Risk Management team.

Role Overview

This is a senior leadership role that blends deep technical understanding—particularly in equity and credit products—with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across the front office, control functions, and regulatory bodies. You’ll shape risk strategy, oversee complex trading activity, and lead a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted partnerships with trading desk heads and senior business leaders

• Represent risk in regulatory meetings and supervisory reviews

• Deliver concise, strategic risk insights to senior committees and management

• Influence risk appetite, capital planning, and product strategy

Risk Oversight & Methodology

• Lead market risk oversight for EMEA equity and credit trading desks

• Enhance methodologies for assessing complex derivative products

• Design and implement risk limits and controls

• Guide regulatory capital optimisation efforts and stress testing

• Drive continuous improvements in risk analytics and reporting tools

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of market risk professionals

• Foster cross-functional collaboration across global risk and control teams

• Promote career development, training, and performance management

• Ensure effective team structure and workload distribution

About You

Experience & Background

• 10+ years of experience in financial markets, with strong exposure to equity and/or credit risk

• Strong academic background in a quantitative field (Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, etc.)

• Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders at senior levels

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of market risk metrics, methodologies, and limit frameworks

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and capital rules

• Strong working knowledge of trading strategies and risk systems

Communication & Influence

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly

• Experience presenting to senior committees, boards, and regulators

• Confidence to challenge assumptions and build consensus

Other Attributes

• Demonstrated resilience in high-pressure environments, including during market stress

• A global mindset with the ability to work across jurisdictions and cultures

What’s on Offer

You’ll receive a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits offering. You’ll be empowered to make a meaningful impact on risk governance while developing your career in a globally integrated environment.

Apply now if you’re a strategic thinker with strong technical acumen and a passion for risk management excellence. Join a team that values innovation, leadership, and partnership.