About your new employer Our client, a leading Online Payment services provider, is seeking to hire a Head of Risk (PCF 14) to support growth across Ireland.
The company supports the needs of both new and established businesses in the ecommerce and online space.
As the Head of Risk, you will have extensive, proven experience and knowledge in transaction processing, management of payments, and the online payments industry.
This is a hands-on role, requiring a consultative approach and collaboration with senior management within the Irish entity and across global business divisions to implement and manage high-volume transactions.
You will work closely with the business to report on risk at monthly, quarterly, and yearly milestones.
Key Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for managing the Irish risk function and reporting directly to the Board of Directors on risk management matters.
Leading the second line of defence and working with the first line of defence to identify, assess, document, and review risks of all types.
Overseeing periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments.
Providing oversight of internal and external fraud risks, controls, and incidents to ensure inherent risks are mitigated where possible and residual risks are documented appropriately.
Working on merchant remediation plans.
Collaborating with the General Manager and the Board to establish and embed a strong risk culture.
Requirements for the Role
Proven experience in a senior risk managerial role ideally within a regulated payment services, international fintech, or high-growth business.
A minimum of 5+ years' experience in fraud and risk management within financial services.
Significant risk management experience, knowledge, and qualifications.
Expertise in fraud risk legislation and regulation (including card scheme requirements) in the EU.
Sound judgement skills to identify and resolve problems.
Previous approval in a pre-approval-controlled function role from a national competent authority in the EU is preferred.
What's on Offer
A competitive base salary, benefits, bonus, and the opportunity to work with a well-established global and progressive company.