Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development, implementation, and enhancement of an enterprise-wide risk management framework aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks across various business units and functions
• Oversee technology risk management initiatives, ensuring the identification and mitigation of risks associated with technology and information security
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, keeping abreast of changes and communicating implications to the leadership team.
• Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization’s assets and interests.
• Develop and maintain crisis management plans, ensuring the organization is prepared to respond effectively to unexpected events.
• Communicate risk-related insights, findings, and recommendations to executive leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Foster a risk-aware culture within the organization, providing training and guidance to employees on risk management best practices.
• Collaborate with various functional units, including Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Technology, to integrate risk management seamlessly into business processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external audit teams to ensure effective risk assurance and compliance with audit recommendations.

Required competency and skillset to be a waver:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CFA, FRM) preferred.
• Minimum 15 years’ in progressive experience in risk management within financial technology companies, with a proven track record of successfully navigating complex risk landscapes.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, with demonstrated  ability to mentor and develop team members
• Demonstrated experience in integrating user-centric principles into risk management practices, resulting in enhanced user satisfaction and loyalty.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a strong capability to make data-driven decisions and anticipate risks through analytical insights.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively, demonstrating agility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability and keen appreciation for operational processes, collaborating seamlessly with operational teams to integrate risk strategies.
• Deep understanding of backend and tech flows to inform the development and implementation of risk management strategies
• Strong experience in maintaining a commercially oriented approach, with a focus on margin maximization goals rather than risk minimization, aligning risk strategies with organizational profitability objectives.