Global Lead Of Operational Risk (framework & Governance)
AIRWALLEX
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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10-15 years risk management experience
5+ years leading enterprise risk programs
Designing second line of defense frameworks
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Airwallex is seeking a Global Lead of Operational Risk to enhance their enterprise risk management capabilities across the US and EMEA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management within the fintech sector, focusing on governance and compliance while fostering a risk-aware culture.
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Job Summary
This role shapes and scales Airwallex's enterprise risk management capability across the US and EMEA to ensure risk is a strategic enabler of growth.
You will translate Board-approved risk appetite into practical decision-making while strengthening governance and reporting for the C-suite and external stakeholders.
The team partners closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Legal to build a strong, scalable, and globally consistent approach to risk management.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Airwallex is seeking a Global Lead of Operational Risk to enhance their enterprise risk management capabilities across the US and EMEA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management within the fintech sector, focusing on governance and compliance while fostering a risk-aware culture.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10-15 years risk management experience
5+ years leading enterprise risk programs
Designing second line of defense frameworks
Experience with FCA DNB MAS FinCEN regulators
Board-level risk reporting and communication
Nice-to-have
FRM PRM CRMA CAMS or CFE certification
Deep fintech and payments domain knowledge
High-velocity product governance experience
Data literacy and AI-driven risk tools
Bias toward automation and scalable tooling
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Law, or STEM
10 to 15+ years in risk management within financial services or fintech
At least 5+ years leading enterprise risk or governance programmes
Proven experience scaling second line of defense frameworks
Strong familiarity with electronic money institution regulations