Risk Manager
Core
Execute and maintain the enterprise risk management (ERM) framework for a regulated payments institution, providing second-line oversight and challenge to first-line functions.
Role type
Senior IC Risk Manager
Builds
Enterprise risk register, risk appetite metrics, control validation reports, and regulatory engagement materials
Domain
Financial Services / Payments / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Risk identification and assessment, Risk register management, Control framework design, RCSA facilitation, KRI development, Incident oversight, Third-party risk coordination, Stress testing, Regulatory engagement, Policy development
Preferred skills
AI governance, AI-based analytical tools, Audit support, Membership in risk domain associations (IAPP, ISC2, ISACA, CIA, SCCE, DRI, CBCB, COSO, IIA)
Technologies
AI-based analytical tools, ERM frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead risk assessments across operational, compliance, financial, and strategic domains; Maintain the enterprise risk register and support risk governance committees; Provide independent oversight and challenge to first-line functions; Facilitate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and control testing; Develop and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and risk appetite metrics; Oversee risk events and incidents including root cause analysis; Coordinate third-party and outsourcing risk; Support stress testing and scenario analysis; Prepare materials for regulatory engagement (CBI); Support development and review of risk appetite statements and policies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC