Senior Director, International Risk Oversight
Core
Lead independent second-line risk oversight for international market expansion, new product approvals, and consumer financial products in retail banking and lending.
Role type
Senior Director, International Risk Oversight (Second-Line of Defense)
Builds
Scalable international risk governance frameworks, operating models, and country-level governance structures for global market entry.
Domain
Financial Services / International Risk Management / Retail Banking & Consumer Lending
Required skills
International risk governance, Retail banking expertise, Consumer lending knowledge, Second-line risk oversight, Multi-jurisdiction regulatory compliance, Risk appetite framework design, Strategic risk guidance, Cross-functional leadership, Regulatory interaction, Product lifecycle oversight
Preferred skills
MBA or MS in Risk Management, FRM/PRM/CFA/CRCM certification, Fintech/digital banking experience, External auditor interaction
Technologies
Risk management frameworks, Governance tools, Regulatory reporting systems
Responsibilities
Provide independent challenge to business leadership on international expansion and new product strategies; Lead IRM deal teams to deliver holistic risk perspectives on strategic initiatives; Establish enterprise standards for new product approvals and geographic expansions; Define minimum risk management standards across credit, operational, compliance, and technology disciplines; Design scalable international risk governance frameworks; Partner with stakeholders to establish country-level governance structures including policies and limits; Drive governance for new market entry assessments; Oversee post-launch product reviews and portfolio monitoring; Influence senior leaders to support balanced risk-taking in complex regulatory environments.
Seniority
Senior Director, Strategic Leadership & Enterprise-Wide Impact