ABOUT LHV
We're building a bank the world actually needs – modern, sharp and genuinely human. We started in Estonia, growing through grit and high standards. Now we're taking on the UK and Europe. The next chapter is about doing the most ambitious work we've ever done, and changing how people experience money.
We run on three values: No Bullshit, Agile, and Never Satisfied. They're not wall art. They're how we make decisions, push each other and show up every day.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
As Head of Non-Financial Risk, you'll play a key role in helping LHV grow responsibly by shaping how non-financial risks are managed across the bank.
You'll lead our second line function, continuously evolving a practical and forward-looking risk framework that supports informed decision-making, strengthens our control environment and enables the business to move with confidence. Working closely with teams across the bank, you'll provide independent challenge while helping make risk management practical, proportionate and effective.
You'll join a bank where decisions are made quickly, people take ownership and good ideas turn into action.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Leading and developing a team of risk professionals, helping people grow while building a strong, collaborative and high-performing function.
Shaping how non-financial risks are managed across the bank by continuously improving our frameworks, policies and ways of working.
Developing our Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework to enable better, more informed decision-making.
Partnering with teams across the bank, providing independent challenge and helping strengthen our control environment.
Overseeing non-financial risk appetite, incident management and second-line assurance, ensuring material risks are identified, reported and addressed.
Working closely with senior leaders and regulators to help the bank make well-informed, risk-based decisions.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Experience in non-financial risk or related areas such as operational risk, IT risk, resilience, third-party risk, data management or internal control, ideally within financial services.
A good understanding of non-financial risk frameworks, RCSA, governance, incident management and risk appetite.
The ability to provide constructive challenge while building trusted relationships across business and technology teams.
A pragmatic approach to risk management and sound judgement when balancing risk with business needs.
Experience leading and developing people.
Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders and regulators.
There isn't a single route into this role. Whether your background is in operational risk, internal controls, ICT risk, operational resilience or another area of non-financial risk, we'd love to hear how you'd help shape the future of risk at LHV.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE
A real impact as you will shape how the bank manages its most material risk.
An opportunity to contribute to a bank that is scaling with clear ambition.
Opportunities for professional growth through internal and external training.
A modern culture that is collaborative, low-bureaucracy, and focused on outcomes.
A supportive and experienced team that values both impact and learning.
There is more to our offerings than meets the eye, and you will discover more benefits once you have decided to apply.