About the Organization
We are a globally integrated financial services and fintech infrastructure platform enabling secure, compliant, and scalable financial operations across international markets. Our organization operates at the convergence of digital banking, payment systems, capital markets, and regulatory technology, supporting millions of transactions daily for enterprise clients, institutions, and consumers.
In an increasingly complex global environment, risk management has become a strategic imperative. We operate under multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks, evolving cybersecurity threats, and rapidly changing market conditions that demand a proactive and intelligent approach to risk. Our enterprise risk function is deeply embedded across all business units, ensuring that risk considerations are integrated into strategy, operations, and decision-making processes.
We have built a sophisticated risk ecosystem powered by advanced analytics, real-time monitoring systems, and predictive modeling, enabling us to identify, assess, and mitigate risks before they impact the organization. Our approach combines quantitative rigor with operational discipline, ensuring resilience while supporting growth and innovation.
The Director of Risk Management will play a critical leadership role in overseeing the organization’s global risk framework, including operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risk domains. This individual will be responsible for strengthening governance structures, enhancing risk visibility, and driving initiatives that improve organizational resilience.
This role requires a highly experienced professional who can navigate complex regulatory environments, lead cross-functional risk initiatives, and provide strategic guidance to executive leadership. You will work closely with compliance, finance, operations, and technology teams to ensure that risk management practices are aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic domains.
- Oversee risk assessment processes, including risk identification, scoring, and mitigation planning.
- Implement and enhance systems for risk monitoring, reporting, and analytics.
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and governance standards.
- Collaborate with business units to integrate risk considerations into strategic planning and operations.
- Lead incident response and risk mitigation strategies during critical events.
- Develop and maintain risk policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
- Present risk insights and recommendations to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 12–15+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or financial governance roles.
- Strong experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated industries.
- Deep understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks (ERM), regulatory compliance, and governance.
- Experience with risk analytics tools and data-driven risk assessment methodologies.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of cyber risk, operational risk, and financial risk management principles.
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
- Strategic thinker with strong ability to anticipate and mitigate complex risk scenarios.
- Strong analytical mindset with focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication skills to present risk insights to executive leadership.
- close attention to detail with commitment to governance and compliance.
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-stakes, regulated environment.
Strategic Support
- Partner with executive leadership to shape risk strategy and governance frameworks.
- Provide insights into emerging risks, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
- Support strategic initiatives by ensuring alignment with risk tolerance and compliance standards.
- Contribute to building a culture of risk awareness and accountability across the organization.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid leadership role with collaboration across global risk, compliance, and business teams.
- High-impact environment with direct exposure to executive leadership and board-level discussions.
- Fast-paced setting with evolving regulatory and risk landscapes.
- Occasional extended hours during critical risk events or regulatory reviews.
Job Function
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Regulatory Compliance & Governance
- Risk Analytics & Reporting
- Operational & Financial Risk Oversight
- Internal Controls & Policy Development
- Crisis Management & Risk Mitigation
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation Package: $310,000 – $430,000 base + performance bonus + long-term equity incentives
- Comprehensive executive healthcare and wellness programs
- Retirement and financial planning services
- Performance-based incentives tied to risk mitigation and governance outcomes
- Leadership development and executive education programs
- Global career advancement opportunities
Why Join Us
- Lead risk strategy within a global financial services and fintech leader.
- Work at the forefront of regulatory innovation and risk analytics.
- Influence enterprise decision-making and organizational resilience at scale.
- Collaborate with top-tier professionals across finance, technology, and compliance.
- Be part of an organization committed to innovation, governance, and sustainable growth.
