Salary guide
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
- Average salary
- £90,000 – £180,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
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- CROs are essential in finance, insurance, and large corporates
Other names this job is known by
- Head of Risk
- Risk Director
Key responsibilities
- Lead risk management strategy and operations
- Identify and assess business risks
- Develop and implement risk policies
- Advise the board and CEO on risk matters
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in risk management, finance, or business
- Experience in senior risk roles
- Leadership and regulatory knowledge
- Analytical and decision-making skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- CEO
- Board Director
- Senior Advisor
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study risk management, finance, or business
- Gain experience in senior risk roles
- Progress to CRO with leadership and regulatory experience
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