As Head of Risk Management Global Capital Markets, you will have responsibility for:
Providing independent reviews of loan and bond underwriting proposals, including bridge and event-driven financings and formulating clear, well-reasoned risk opinions
Chairing the Underwriting Committees, leading discussions and driving robust risk challenge to ensure high-quality decision-making through balanced perspectives and fact-based debates
Independently following and assessing market developments and forming your own judgement on market trends that might impact the taking of various related risks. Where relevant reporting on them to senior management and the Risk Committees
Driving the development, approval and application of the risk appetite, risk reporting and risk governance framework
Providing expert advice on amendments to policies, procedures and methodologies.
Skills & Experience Required:
Demonstrable experience in capital markets, gained within a first-line or risk management capacity
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to distil complexity and form well-founded judgments
Proven leadership skills, with a track record of operating effectively within a matrixed environment
A structured and pragmatic approach to problem-solving, coupled with sound commercial insight
Highly refined collaboration skills, building trusted partnerships across senior stakeholder groups
The confidence and clarity to make balanced, well-reasoned decisions in a dynamic environment.
What we offer you:
We provide a collaborative and supportive environment where our employees can thrive. You will operate with a high degree of professional autonomy, empowered to shape risk perspectives and influence strategic outcomes.
We work flexibly at Rabobank, combining the benefits of working at the office and working from home, allowing the best of both worlds to come together.
Application Process:
We are an equal opportunities recruiter. Should you require any additional support at any stage of
Requirements
Rabobank is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Head of Risk Management Global Capital Markets , to provide independent, oversight of underwriting activity across both loan and bond markets, including bridge financings.
In this role, you will apply deep expertise and seasoned judgement to the evaluation of transaction structures, evolving market dynamics, and execution risks. As Chair of the Underwriting Committee, you will play a critical role in shaping balanced, transparent, and well-governed decisions.
You will be accountable for ensuring adherence to the Bank's defined risk appetite and governance standards, enabling outcomes that are both disciplined and commercially astute.
Success in this position will be underpinned by proactive engagement and a strong, trusted partnership with senior Capital Markets leadership, supporting the effective origination and execution of strategically significant transactions.
The Role & the Area:
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Additional Information
Job Title
Head of Risk Management Global Capital Markets
Job Description
Vacancy: Managing Director, Head of Risk Management Global Capital Markets
Location: This role can be performed in either London, UK or Utrecht, Netherlands - for the successful candidate, local contractual tems, compensation & benefits will apply.
Department: Risk Management Financial Markets
Rabobank · London, UK