1LoD Risk and Underwriting - Director,
Core
Director responsible for First Line of Defence (1LoD) risk and underwriting for bespoke lending solutions to High Net Worth/Ultra High Net Worth clients globally.
Role type
Senior IC Director (Risk & Underwriting)
Builds
Bespoke lending solutions secured against liquid assets, real estate, art, aircraft, and alternatives for HNW/UHNW clients.
Domain
Banking / Wealth Management / Business Lending
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Credit Risk Management, Underwriting, Lending Products (Real Estate, Lombard, Alternatives, Structured), Project Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Audit Remediation
Preferred skills
Experience in regulated banking environment, Commercial acumen, Senior leader engagement
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Spearhead continuous improvement of credit risk management and underwriting processes; Drive build-out of harmonized underwriting processes and training; Support development of Business-Delegated Credit Authorities framework; Oversee Global Portfolio Management team for credit hygiene; Lead audit remediation and regulatory dialogue; Act as governance lead for Collateral and Credit Policy adherence.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with line management responsibilities