Not specified (potentially hybrid considering the location flexibility).
10-15 years risk management experience
5+ years leading enterprise risk programs
Second line of defense framework design
Airwallex is seeking a Global Lead of Enterprise Risk Management to enhance its risk management capabilities across EMEA and the US. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in risk management within financial services, with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive a risk-aware culture
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.
The successful candidate will translate Board-approved risk appetite into practical decision-making while strengthening governance and reporting for the C-suite.
You will build and lead a high-performing global second line team, partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Compliance to support the company's next phase of scale.
Matching Summary
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Airwallex is seeking a Global Lead of Enterprise Risk Management to enhance its risk management capabilities across EMEA and the US. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in risk management within financial services, with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive a risk-aware culture.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10-15 years risk management experience
5+ years leading enterprise risk programs
Second line of defense framework design
Regulatory environment knowledge FCA DNB
Crisis management framework ownership
Board level risk reporting skills
Nice-to-have
Advanced degree in Finance or Law
FRM PRM CRMA CAMS certification
Deep fintech payments domain expertise
High-velocity product governance experience
Data literacy and AI tool adoption
Bias toward automation and scalable tools
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance Economics Business Law STEM
10 to 15+ years experience in risk management or compliance
At least 5+ years leading enterprise risk programs
Experience with FCA DNB Bank of Lithuania MAS FinCEN regulators
Proven ability to prepare risk papers for Board audiences