Declan Stark

Broadgate are representing a strong banking brand in their search for a newly created role - Head of Credit Risk.  A specialist financial services organisation is seeking an experienced senior credit risk professional to lead its policy, governance and assurance agenda. This role sits at the heart of second line risk, shaping how credit risk is defined, monitored and challenged across a diverse lending portfolio. You’ll be responsible for setting clear frameworks, providing independent oversight, and ensuring decision-making is robust, well-governed and forward-looking. Working closely with senior executives and credit committees, you’ll bring insight on emerging risks, regulatory expectations and portfolio trends, while fostering strong relationships with front-line lending teams. You’ll also lead and develop a small specialist team, helping to embed a strong risk culture across the business.About you:Extensive experience in senior credit risk roles within banking or specialist lending (BTL, Real Estate Investment, Development Finance, Bridging)Strong background in credit policy, frameworks, assurance or governanceConfident operating in regulated environments with evolving prudential expectationsAble to balance challenge with collaboration at executive levelStrategic thinker with hands-on credibility and sound judgementThis is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape credit risk standards within a growing, specialist institution.

Broadgate are representing a strong banking brand in their search for a newly created role - Head of Credit Risk.  A specialist financial services organisation is seeking an experienced senior credit risk professional to lead its policy, governance and assurance agenda. This role sits at the heart of second line risk, shaping how credit risk is defined, monitored and challenged across a diverse lending portfolio. You’ll be responsible for setting clear frameworks, providing independent oversight, and ensuring decision-making is robust, well-governed and forward-looking. Working closely with senior executives and credit committees, you’ll bring insight on emerging risks, regulatory expectations and portfolio trends, while fostering strong relationships with front-line lending teams. You’ll also lead and develop a small specialist team, helping to embed a strong risk culture across the business.About you:Extensive experience in senior credit risk roles within banking or specialist lending (BTL, Real Estate Investment, Development Finance, Bridging)Strong background in credit policy, frameworks, assurance or governanceConfident operating in regulated environments with evolving prudential expectationsAble to balance challenge with collaboration at executive levelStrategic thinker with hands-on credibility and sound judgementThis is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape credit risk standards within a growing, specialist institution.