TL;DR

Head Of Risk (Fintech): Build and lead the Risk function for a fast-growing payment solutions company with an accent on risk identification, assessment, and management across payments, acquiring, issuing, and regulatory compliance. Focus on shaping pragmatic risk frameworks, driving data-driven insights, and enabling growth through effective risk management.

Location: Hybrid work setup with occasional travel between Luxembourg, Switzerland, and partner sites

Company

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What you will do

Define and maintain a practical Risk Management Framework tailored to a fast-moving payment environment
Monitor and report on overall risk exposure aligned with strategic and regulatory goals
Identify and manage risks across acquiring, issuing, transaction processing, and merchant activities
Collaborate with Compliance to ensure regulatory alignment in Luxembourg and Switzerland
Lead and develop a capable Risk team promoting ownership and accountability
Support audits ensuring controls and documentation meet scrutiny without bureaucracy

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in risk management within financial, fintech, or payments sectors
Fluent in English and German
Strong understanding of payment-related risk types including transaction, fraud, operational, partner, and liquidity risk
Familiarity with CSSF, FINMA, and card scheme regulatory environments
Proven ability to build or scale a risk function with a data-driven analytical mindset
Excellent cross-functional communication skills and pragmatic, proactive approach

Nice to have

Willingness to travel occasionally between Luxembourg, Switzerland, and partner sites

Culture & Benefits

Key leadership role in a fast-growing international fintech company
Freedom to build and lead the function with direct access to decision-makers
Lean, dynamic environment with short communication lines and no corporate politics
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Hybrid work setup and flexible working hours
Opportunities for professional and personal growth in a high-impact environment