Director Of Risk, Checkout Bu

Payoneer

Singapore, Singapore
Hybrid
Global risk execution
Ai-enabled risk management
Scalable controls
Payoneer is seeking a Director of Risk for their Checkout business line in Singapore. This leadership role focuses on managing risk across the merchant lifecycle, including onboarding and fraud prevention, while leveraging AI and analytics to enhance decision-making

Job Summary

  • This role owns the hands-on execution of risk management across the merchant lifecycle: onboarding, underwriting, fraud prevention, credit risk, and continuous monitoring.
  • You will roll up your sleeves to lead global teams, drive scalable controls, implement modern AI-enabled tools, and ensure our merchant experience remains best-in-class while supporting rapid growth.
  • The role partners closely with the Commercial, Product, and Compliance teams, acting as a business-oriented risk leader who removes friction, mitigates exposure, and accelerates safe growth.

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Payoneer is seeking a Director of Risk for their Checkout business line in Singapore. This leadership role focuses on managing risk across the merchant lifecycle, including onboarding and fraud prevention, while leveraging AI and analytics to enhance decision-making.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global risk execution
  • AI-enabled risk management
  • Scalable controls
  • Merchant experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Execution-driven leader
  • Business-oriented risk leader
  • Continuous improvement
  • Customer's partner

Key Requirements

  • 8–10+ years in risk management
  • Experience leading risk execution in high-growth, multi-market environments
  • Proven experience managing global teams (5+ FTE)
  • Deep understanding of merchant acquiring, payment flows, and risk frameworks
  • Experience with complex merchant underwriting and high-risk deal structures
  • Strong analytical mindset
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

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