Head of Internal Control and Operational Risk (Fintech)

Location: Paris, France; hybrid work with the possibility of working from home 2 days per week

Company

hirify.global is a European embedded banking specialist and licensed financial institution, providing accounts, cards, and payment capabilities through software products under partner brands.

What you will do

• Lead the operational risk framework, including policies, methodologies, taxonomies, governance standards, risk mapping, and risk and control self-assessments across France and European branches.
• Steer the group-wide permanent control framework and coordinate local branch controls while incorporating local risks and regulatory requirements.
• Define risk-based second-line control plans, assess control design and effectiveness, and monitor incidents, losses, findings, remediation, and closure evidence.
• Maintain the Risk Appetite Framework, measurable indicators, thresholds, limits, escalation mechanisms, and forward-looking risk reporting for senior management and governance bodies.
• Provide independent challenge to first-line owners and prepare recommendations, escalation proposals, dashboards, and governance reporting for the CRCO.
• Lead and develop a team of 4–5 professionals covering internal control, operational risk, and remediation monitoring.

Requirements

• Significant experience in internal control, enterprise or operational risk management, audit, or another second-line control function.
• Hands-on experience with risk mapping, RCSA, control plans, control testing, incidents, KRI, remediation, and developing or operating a Risk Appetite Framework.
• Ability to evaluate blind spots, work in detail, take action, and stay close to operational activities.
• Data-driven ability to turn complex risk information into clear recommendations for executives and committees.
• Experience successfully leading and developing a multidisciplinary team.
• Clear and convincing communication in French and English is required, including communication with regulators, boards, and product teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment with a hybrid remote policy.
• 25 days of holiday plus RTT, meal vouchers, a monthly mobility package, and Alan health insurance.
• ClassPass discounts, Moka Care mental health and wellness support, and an annual company offsite.
• Culture focused on simplicity, long-term thinking, excellence, integrity, diversity, and inclusion.

Hiring process

• 45-minute call with the Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Hiring manager interview, case study, cross-functional interview, management interview, and final round with the CEO.