Investment Risk Director

The Role

As part of the Governance, Legal, Risk & Compliance function (Second Line of Defence), you will:

• Provide independent, robust risk assessments of both potential and existing investments.
• Challenge and advise colleagues in Investments, Portfolio Management, and across the business to ensure sound risk management.
• Present independent risk views and recommendations to Investment Committees.
• Develop and enhance risk policies, frameworks, and processes.
• Mentor colleagues and deputise for the Head of Investment Risk when required.

Location

Location: Scotland

Role Type

Role Type: Hybrid - Contract

About You

We are looking for a senior risk leader with:

• Significant experience in investment risk or credit risk within a regulated financial services environment.
• A proven background across private equity, venture capital, private debt, project finance, or commercial lending.
• Strong expertise in corporate credit analysis, equity and debt structuring, and distressed investment recovery.
• The ability to analyse complex information, exercise sound judgement, and clearly communicate risk insights.
• Knowledge of UK financial regulatory requirements, and ideally UK/EU subsidy control regulations.
• Professional qualifications such as FRM, CFA or equivalent (highly desirable).