SlipstreamJobs tracks this role from the company's public career site. Apply directly on the employer's site.
Revolut is seeking a Chief Risk Officer (SMF4) to lead risk management for its UK Bank operations. Reporting directly to the UK CEO and functionally to the Group Chief Risk Officer, you will be accountable for independent oversight of the bank's risk management framework, ensuring effective identification, measurement, and management of material risks while enabling sustainable growth.
Key responsibilities include owning the risk appetite framework and collaborating with the global Risk function; monitoring adherence to risk appetite and escalating breaches; assisting the local executive committee in identifying and assessing risks associated with current and proposed business activities, including products, business relationships, and partnerships; providing independent assurance on key operational risks; leading the ICAAP process and overseeing enterprise stress testing; acting as the primary risk contact for the FCA and PRA on risk matters; providing early warning and guidance on upstream and regulatory change; supporting development of robust business continuity plans; developing and monitoring local risk registers; maintaining an effective second line of defence while providing independent challenge to first-line management; and reviewing outstanding risk issues from internal/external audits or regulator visits.
Required qualifications include 15+ years of experience in risk within regulated or digital banks; background in both financial and non-financial risk; understanding of core enterprise risk management topics; experience setting up and managing first or second-line risk functions; familiarity with technical risk; ability to create and implement simple, elegant solutions within short timeframes; experience presenting to boards and risk committees; track record engaging directly with the FCA and PRA; and outstanding leadership skills.
Nice-to-have qualifications include a degree in STEM or economics; experience in a top-tier consultancy, first-line banking role, or recognized startup; and previous or existing SMF4 or equivalent approved person experience.
Revolut is a fintech powerhouse with 75+ million customers, offering spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travel products. The company has 13,000+ employees globally and is certified as a Great Place to Work.
