POur client, a bglobal Tier 1 professional services firm /b and a recognized leader in business consulting, has engaged us to recruit a bDirector / Practice Lead for Financial Risk /b. This is a pivotal leadership role within their bFinance, Risk Compliance (FRC) /b practice. /ppbr/ppThe successful candidate will be responsible for bshaping and expanding the Financial Risk practice /b, leading high-impact engagements, and serving as a btrusted advisor /b 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/ppbKey Responsibilities /b /ppbr/ppbStrategic Leadership /b /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/ppbClient Relationship Management /b /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/ppbProject Delivery Leadership /b /pulliLead and oversee high-impact financial risk engagements, with a focus on: /lilibCredit Risk /b: lifecycle (origination, monitoring, recovery), IRB/IFRS 9 models, credit parameter estimation. /lilibRegulatory and Economic Capital /b /lilibCross-risk frameworks /b: 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/ppbBusiness Development /b /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/ppbPeople Practice Development /b /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/ppbCandidate Profile /b /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 bcredit risk /b. /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/ppbWhat Our Client Offers /b /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