Director of Financial Risk / Cyfarwyddwr Risg Ariannol, Wales Pension Partnership Investment Management Company

Director of Financial Risk – reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for designing, embedding, and overseeing WPP IM Co’s financial risk, compliance, and financial crime frameworks. The role ensures the company meets the highest standards of prudential and regulatory integrity, providing independent assurance to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and regulators. The Director shapes and implements proportionate frameworks for market, liquidity and credit risk, leads compliance and financial crime oversight, and acts as a trusted counterpart to regulators and Partner Funds. Ideal candidates bring depth of knowledge of MIFIDPRU, capital adequacy, liquidity management and ICARA requirements, investment‑risk analytics, stress testing and scenario analysis, and familiarity with AML, CTF and sanctions frameworks and MLRO responsibilities. Welsh connectivity or experience is advantageous but not essential. For further information, please visit www.odgers.com/94773 or call the Odgers Wales team for a confidential conversation in English or Welsh on 02922 947009 or via OdgersWalesPractice@odgers.com.