Head of Risk

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 50+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to WorkTM. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Our Risk team sits at the very core of Revolut. Those special agents work across functions, products, and regions to monitor front-line performance and ensure that the business is on safe footing. People in the Risk team are among the first in the company to get involved in new business initiatives, from app technology, through treasury and finance, to customer support.

We're looking for a Head of Risk to join our team in New Zealand. Working closely with all areas of risk-based activities, you'll lead Risk Management to raise awareness of relevant banking and payment regulations and ensure Revolut remains compliant at all times.

Up to shape the future of finance? Let's get in touch.

What you’ll be doing

• Working with the first line of defence to identify potential risks and implement adequate mitigation
• Establishing and implementing risk policies and procedures
• Creating key risk indicators (KRIs)
• Developing a risk appetite framework
• Designing and implementing risk management processes that are efficient and effective (minimal bureaucracy, maximum impact)
• Monitoring risks and triggering corrective actions and/or producing reports as appropriate
• Liaising with regulators
• Building and managing a team of specialists
• Implementing and maintaining the tools for this function
• Leading various projects to uplift the risk management capability for Revolut New Zealand

What you'll need

• A proven track record in risk management, preferably within a banking, fintech, or payments environment
• Expertise in managing enterprise risk, operational risk, and/or compliance in a regulated environment
• Knowledge of legislation and regulation relating to banking activities, FX, and card schemes
• A technical background with solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• A data-focused approach
• Leadership and communication skills
• Stakeholder management skills and to enjoy taking ownership

Nice to have

• Experience in process engineering (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Proficiency in SQL
• A degree in business administration, engineering, economics, finance, or related field
• An MBA, CFA, CAIA, or FRM professional certification

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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