Financial Risk Manager 6M FTC

Financial Risk Manager / 6-Month FTC (likely to extend) / UK Bank Hybrid (London)

A fast-growing UK bank with a strong presence in the SME and private client space is seeking an experienced Financial Risk Manager to join its expanding Risk function on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with a strong possibility of extension for a further 6 months.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll help shape the bank’s financial risk framework — spanning ECL management, ICAAP, capital allocation, balance sheet risk, and liquidity oversight. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Risk, Treasury, and Finance to support the bank’s strategic growth and ensure robust capital and risk management.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the IFRS 9 ECL process, model development, and impairment reporting
• Drive ICAAP, stress testing, and capital planning initiatives
• Optimise capital allocation and balance sheet management to enhance risk-adjusted returns
• Monitor capital concentration and liquidity risks, ensuring compliance with PRA and FCA standards
• Partner with business and product teams to assess risk and capital impacts of new product development
• Present financial risk insights and recommendations to senior management and risk committees

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in financial or treasury risk within a regulated banking environment
• Technical expertise across IFRS 9, ICAAP, Basel III/3.1, and UK prudential regulation
• Advanced analytical skills (Excel, Python, or VBA Power BI experience a plus)
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex risk data into actionable insight
• Availble immediately/within 1 month

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.