Head of Enterprise Risk Transformation

We are seeking an accomplished executive to lead the global Risk Change function, driving the strategic delivery of enterprise-wide risk transformation initiatives across a complex international financial services organization. This leader will oversee a portfolio of mission-critical change programs, partnering with senior executives across Risk, Finance, Technology, Treasury, Operations, and Corporate Functions to enhance risk capabilities, strengthen governance, and deliver regulatory and business transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global Risk Change function, establishing strategy, governance, and execution frameworks for enterprise-wide risk transformation initiatives across Market Risk, Credit Risk, Capital Management, Stress Testing, Model Risk, and Regulatory Change.
• Oversee the global portfolio of risk-sponsored investment programs, including business case development, investment prioritization, resource planning, financial oversight, and executive reporting to ensure successful delivery of strategic objectives.
• Build and lead a high-performing global team of senior program and project managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and execution excellence across multiple regions.
• Partner closely with executive stakeholders across Risk, Treasury, Finance, Technology, Compliance, Legal, and Business leadership to align transformation initiatives with organizational priorities, regulatory expectations, and long-term business strategy.
• Drive governance across complex change initiatives by establishing robust delivery standards, portfolio controls, risk management practices, performance metrics, and executive steering committee processes.
• Champion the adoption of innovative technologies, including AI, advanced analytics, automation, and data-driven solutions, to improve risk management capabilities, operational efficiency, and decision-making.
• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise regulatory initiatives, ensuring transformation programs support evolving global regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, and organizational risk appetite while delivering measurable business value.