Head of Risk US
Core
Lead the US risk surface, owning all risk disciplines locally while coordinating with global functional heads to build a high-performing risk function in a fast-moving fintech environment.
Role type
Senior executive (Head of Risk)
Builds
Comprehensive risk management framework, risk appetite framework, limit structure, and risk metrics/dashboards for the US operation.
Domain
Financial services / Fintech / US Regulatory Environment
Required skills
US regulatory expertise (OCC, Fed, FDIC), risk framework design, regulatory engagement, team leadership, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, operational risk management, financial crime/AML oversight, strategic planning
Preferred skills
MBA/MSc Finance/JD, CFA/FRM certification, experience building risk functions from scratch, background in challenger banks or fintechs, credit risk expertise
Technologies
Risk management tools, reporting dashboards
Responsibilities
Build and lead the US risk management framework; Serve as Secretary to the US Board Risk Management Committee; Engage independently with US regulators; Lead and develop the US risk team; Collaborate with engineering and technology teams; Act as a business partner to US leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC