Declan Stark

Broadgate is currently partnering with a specialist UK bank looking to appoint a Chief Risk Officer to join its Executive Committee.This isn’t a “sit back and oversee” CRO role. It’s a visible, hands-on position in a lean organisation where you’ll combine board-level influence with real ownership of the risk agenda. You’ll be shaping how risk supports growth—without losing sight of strong regulatory discipline.You’ll act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, bringing clarity and challenge around risk appetite, strategy, and key decisions, while ensuring the bank’s frameworks remain robust, proportionate, and fit for purpose.The role spans credit, capital and liquidity, operational resilience, and cyber risk, with direct involvement in areas such as ICAAP, ILAAP, stress testing, and recovery planning. You’ll also be the primary interface with UK regulators, so credibility and confidence in that space are essential.What makes this opportunity particularly interesting is the environment: a focused, internationally connected bank with clear ambitions, where the CRO has genuine influence and the ability to make a tangible impact.Apply now to be considered

Broadgate are engaged with a high-growth, regulated financial technology platform operating in the institutional cash and short-term funding markets who are seeking an experienced Operational controls & Trading Operations leader to join their London team. If you are a senior operational controls professional who understands institutional trade lifecycles (Repo's), can manage confidently in both directions, and is comfortable stepping into a live environment to drive immediate impact, we would welcome a confidential conversation. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining oversight of an established Operations function with a structured uplift of operational controls, risk frameworks, and governance processes. We are looking for a credible operational risk leader who can confidently operate across all levels of the organisation — from C-suite and Board discussions to junior operational staff — acting as a key escalation point and trusted advisor on operational matters. You will conduct a structured, end-to-end review of operational processes across the trade and investment lifecycle, including:Trade execution, confirmations, matching and settlements (repo's essential) Payment flows and reconciliation processesIncident logging and issue managementBusiness risk assessments and control documentationEscalation frameworks and governance pathwaysYou will identify control gaps, reduce key-person dependency, and implement pragmatic improvements appropriate for a growing but regulated environment.Acting as first point of escalation for operational queries and exceptionsManaging up to senior stakeholders and managing down to operational teamsProviding calm, structured decision-making in out-of-process situationsEnsuring cross-functional coordination across Capital Markets, Legal, Finance and TechnologyMaintaining continuity of delivery during a period of changeWho We’re Looking For: 10 years’ experience within a bank, asset manager, or institutional financial services firmStrong background in operational risk, markets business management, post-trade or settlementsDeep understanding of trade and investment cycles, particularly short-term instrumentsExposure to repo, secured financing, TRS or similar products (highly desirable)Proven experience managing operational teams and acting as a senior escalation pointExperience strengthening operational controls, incident logs, and risk frameworksAbility to operate autonomously with sound judgement in a live trading environmentThis is a 6 months FTC.

Senior Operational Risk ManagerWest Midlands / HybridBroadgate Search is partnered with a highly regarded and well-established UK financial services institution is seeking an experienced Senior Operational Risk Manager to join its growing Group Risk function. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible second-line role within a respected institution where risk is seen as a strategic partner to the business. The team has a broad remit and genuine influence across the organisation, giving you the platform to shape how operational risk is understood, challenged and embedded at a group level. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will help strengthen and evolve the Operational Risk Framework, providing oversight, analysis and constructive challenge across a range of business areas. The role combines strategic exposure with hands-on risk work, including risk reporting for executive committees, scenario analysis, thematic reviews and partnership with the business on risk and control assessments. You will also play a key part in developing relationships across the organisation, ensuring risk considerations are embedded into decision-making while helping enhance the overall control environment. We’re looking for someone who brings:Experience in Operational Risk, ideally within financial servicesStrong analytical capability and the ability to translate risk insights for senior audiencesConfidence working with senior stakeholders and providing effective challenge is a crucial part of this roleAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting and presentationsExcellent written communication and attention to detailThis role offers the chance to join a collaborative and forward-thinking risk function where your expertise will be valued, your voice heard, and your work will directly influence how risk is managed across the organisation.

Financial Risk Manager - InsuranceBasingstoke | London Hybrid (3 days per week) | PermanentReady to step into a future Head of Financial Risk role?A major UK household-name general insurer is undergoing an exciting transformation — modernising its products, strengthening its capabilities and building a more forward-looking risk function. As part of this journey, we’re looking for an experienced Financial Risk Manager to join the Group Risk team with clear succession potential to Head of Financial Risk.Working directly with the Head of Financial Risk, this role sits at the centre of the organisation and offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders across actuarial, underwriting, pricing and finance. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the business understands and manages its financial risks effectively while supporting smarter commercial decision-making.This is an ideal opportunity for someone from a strong General Insurance background who wants to move beyond technical delivery and take on a role with strategic influence and long-term leadership potential.What you’ll be doingProvide independent review and challenge of pricing and underwriting models and strategiesPartner with actuarial, underwriting and finance teams to ensure robust methodologies and assumptionsMonitor pricing and underwriting controls against risk appetiteAssess pricing adequacy, risk selection and claims practicesIdentify emerging financial risks and recommend mitigation strategiesSupport oversight of reserving processes and reserve adequacyEnhance financial risk frameworks, policies and governanceDevelop KRIs, dashboards and reporting for senior management and Board committeesProvide risk input to new products, pricing initiatives and strategic decisionsWhat we’re looking forStrong experience in financial risk, actuarial, pricing or modelling within General InsuranceDeep understanding of pricing, underwriting, reserving and capital managementExperience reviewing or developing risk models and methodologiesAbility to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholdersSomeone motivated by the opportunity to grow into a senior risk leadership roleWhy Join?Join a well-known UK insurer undergoing significant transformationHigh visibility with senior leadershipOpportunity to shape the future of financial risk oversightHybrid working and strong career development supportHigh visibility and exposure to strategic & impactful decison making. If you're a GI risk, actuarial or pricing professional looking for the next step into a role with genuine leadership trajectory, we’d love to hear from you.