Chief Risk Officer

mercury.design

Remote
Base: $364,000 - $455,000; equity: stock options/r...
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Enterprise-wide risk strategy
Credit, market, financial, operational risks
Regulatory compliance
** Mercury is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to lead the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide risk strategy, ensuring the safety and resilience of its fintech operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management within financial services, particularly at the intersection of traditional finance and fintech innovation. **

Job Summary

  • As Mercury's first Chief Risk Officer, you'll set the vision for risk at Mercury and build and lead the program that measures, monitors, and manages credit, market, financial, and operational risks across the company.
  • You will partner with our Board and Risk Committee to define Mercury's risk culture, appetite, and limits and make sure the way we operate every day stays aligned with those standards.
  • The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options/RSUs), and benefits, with a target new hire base salary range of $364,000 - $455,000 for US employees.

Matching Summary

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** Mercury is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to lead the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide risk strategy, ensuring the safety and resilience of its fintech operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management within financial services, particularly at the intersection of traditional finance and fintech innovation. **

Salary

Base: $364,000 - $455,000; Equity: stock options/RSUs; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise-wide risk strategy
  • Credit, market, financial, operational risks
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk assessment and reporting
  • Board and Risk Committee communication

Nice-to-have

  • Balancing protection with innovation
  • Curiosity and vision
  • Inspiring and developing teams
  • Translating complexity into clarity

Key Requirements

  • Proven leadership in risk management
  • Experience in banking or financial services
  • Breadth and depth across risk disciplines
  • Navigating regulatory landscape
  • Clear and simple communication

Work Rights

Not specified

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