Manager, Specialist Financial Risk, Specialist Supervision Division, Capital Assessment Team – UKDT

Overview

In this role, you apply deep capital expertise to assess banks’ capital adequacy and resilience. You will work within the Capital Assessment Team to support regulatory decisions and contribute to major prudential reforms. You’ll engage with senior stakeholders, review ICAAPs and capital plans, and help translate complex capital concepts into clear insights. The position offers the opportunity to influence capital standards across a range of UK banks and build practical frameworks for Basel 3.1 and related reforms.

Pay / Benefits

• Non-contributory pension with option to increase/decrease benefit
• Discretionary performance award
• 8% benefits allowance with flexible use
• 26 days annual leave (+ up to 12 via benefits)
• Private medical insurance and income protection

Responsibilities

• Lead ICAAP reviews and wider capital planning assessments
• Evaluate risks to firms’ capital positions and provide regulatory recommendations
• Deliver qualitative and quantitative analysis of business models and resilience
• Engage with senior executives and boards to challenge and discuss capital positions
• Produce clear, evidence-based assessments for senior decision-makers
• Support implementation of Basel 3.1 reforms and other capital-related developments
• Provide technical input to newly authorised and growing banks on capital frameworks
• Contribute to sector-wide understanding of vulnerabilities through analytical work
• Develop analytical tools and methodologies for capital adequacy assessment
• Coach and mentor colleagues in capital assessment and related areas
• Contribute to data, analytics, and methodological improvements in prudential supervision
• Explore cross-firm trends and emerging risks to inform supervisory judgement

Key requirements

• Experience in financial services, prudential regulation or related environment
• Knowledge of banking, prudential risk, or capital adequacy concepts
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial information
• Ability to assess detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of capital planning and risk management
• Excellent written and verbal communication adaptable to audiences
• Track record of delivering high-quality work with competing priorities
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to inclusive working environment
• Strong stakeholder management with senior internal/external credibility
• Ability to lead technically demanding analytical work and take ownership
• Sound judgement for proportionate, risk-based decisions
• Organisational skills to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing

• Strong communication skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Analytical mindset
• ICAAP (Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process)
• Capital planning and regulatory capital requirements
• Basel 3.1 knowledge

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