POur client, a strongglobal Tier 1 professional services firm /strong and a recognized leader in business consulting, has engaged us to recruit a strongDirector / Practice Lead for Financial Risk /strong. This is a pivotal leadership role within their strongFinance, Risk Compliance (FRC) /strong practice. /ppbr/ppThe successful candidate will be responsible for strongshaping and expanding the Financial Risk practice /strong, leading high-impact engagements, and serving as a strongtrusted advisor /strong to senior executives across top-tier financial institutions. /ppbr/ppThis is an exceptional opportunity for an executive with strategic vision, deep technical expertise in financial risk, strong commercial acumen, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams. /ppbr/ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /ppbr/ppstrongStrategic Leadership /strong /ppbr/pulliDefine and execute the strategy for the Financial Risk practice. /liliDevelop differentiated service lines and innovative value propositions. /liliPromote technical, methodological, and technological excellence within the risk function. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongClient Relationship Management /strong /pulliAct as the senior point of contact for the banks, driving the relationship and identifying new growth opportunities. /liliStrengthen the firm’s presence across other major banks /li /ulpbr/ppstrongProject Delivery Leadership /strong /pulliLead and oversee high-impact financial risk engagements, with a focus on: /lilistrongCredit Risk /strong: lifecycle (origination, monitoring, recovery), IRB/IFRS 9 models, credit parameter estimation. /lilistrongRegulatory and Economic Capital /strong /lilistrongCross-risk frameworks /strong: risk appetite, stress testing, ICAAP, governance. /liliEnsure excellence in project delivery, stakeholder management, and quality assurance. /liliDesirable: experience or familiarity with enablers such as generative AI, machine learning, model risk management (MRM), automation, data governance, or cloud analytics. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongBusiness Development /strong /pulliIdentify and pursue growth opportunities across existing and new clients. /liliLead end-to-end commercial processes, including needs assessment, solution design, pricing, and negotiation. /liliRepresent the firm in industry forums, events, and thought leadership initiatives. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongPeople Practice Development /strong /pulliSupport and grow a team of specialists in financial risk. /liliMentor, coach, and develop talent at various levels. /liliParticipate in recruitment and capability-building initiatives. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongCandidate Profile /strong /pulli10–12+ years of experience in financial risk consulting or senior roles within the risk function of a financial institution. /liliDeep expertise in financial risk management, particularly strongcredit risk /strong. /liliProven experience managing senior executive relationships in banking /liliStrong commercial mindset with a track record of generating business. /liliDemonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams. /liliStrategic thinker with strong executive presence. /liliHigh level of English. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongWhat Our Client Offers /strong /pulliA leadership role within a high-visibility, high-impact practice. /liliAccess to major transformation programs with leading financial institutions. /liliA collaborative, international, and innovation-driven environment. /liliA competitive executive compensation package. /li /ul