Head of Risk - Paytm Europe
Core
Establish and lead the Risk Management function for a new fintech payments entity in Europe, designing frameworks to support strategic growth and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Executive leadership (Head of Risk)
Builds
Enterprise Risk Framework, Risk Appetite Statement, Risk Register, Governance & Reporting structures
Domain
Fintech, Payments, European Financial Services Regulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk, IT Risk, Risk Appetite frameworks, Regulatory compliance (DORA, EBA, PSD2/PSD3), Board reporting, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Regulatory licence application support, Merchant acquiring, Open Banking, Embedded finance, GRC technology platforms, Professional risk qualifications (IRM, PRM, FRM)
Technologies
GRC technology platforms
Responsibilities
Design and implement the Risk Management Framework and Risk Appetite Statement; Lead the Risk function as the second line of defence; Oversee operational, technology, cyber, and third-party risks; Support new products and market expansion through risk assessment; Develop KRIs, dashboards, and management reporting; Build and lead a high-performing Risk function.
Seniority
Executive leadership, builder
