Director of Financial Risk
Core
Lead global 2LOD Financial Risk team to identify, assess, and oversee financial risks across the business, providing independent oversight to 1LOD teams in Financial Reporting, FP&A, Finance Operations, Treasury, and Corporate Development.
Role type
Director of Financial Risk (2LOD)
Builds
Global financial risk management framework, risk governance across regulated entities, and risk reporting to Boards and Committees.
Domain
Fintech / Digital Banking / Regulated Financial Services
Required skills
Financial risk frameworks, Treasury management, Liquidity management, Capital adequacy, Solvency, Statutory reporting, Tax risk, Regulatory engagement, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Fintech/Payments/E-money experience, Accounting qualification, Multi-jurisdictional experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own and evolve the Financial Risk Management Framework; Provide independent oversight and challenge of 1LOD activities; Ensure alignment of financial risk governance across all regulated entities; Maintain and enhance financial risk appetite metrics and limits; Deliver clear reporting to Risk & Compliance Committees and Boards; Monitor capital adequacy, liquidity, and concentration risks; Support regulatory engagements and audits; Lead financial risk assessments for new products and market launches; Lead a high-performing global financial risk team.
Seniority
Director, 2LOD leadership