Head Of Risk (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Risk (Fintech): Responsible for the oversight and management of hirify.global’s Risk Management program. The Head of Risk will be responsible for ensuring all risk management requirements are met by local laws and regulations. Focus on strengthening enterprise risk frameworks, including incident management, crisis management, disaster recovery, and wind-down planning.

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania. Flexibility to work from home and in the office, with most team members in the office two days a week.

Salary: Starting from 6110 - 8270 € (gross) per month, depending on experience.

Company

hirify.global is a growing fintech scale-up on a mission to make the world a fairer place for migrants.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the Group’s risk management strategy in line with our growth objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Define and monitor Risk Appetite Statements and tolerance levels with senior management and the Board.
• Lead risk identification, assessment, and management across financial, operational, compliance, strategic, reputational, ICT, and security domains.
• Oversee and coordinate Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) to ensure robust control testing and accountability.
• Maintain and enhance the company’s risk register, ensuring timely escalation of significant risks and incidents.
• Enhance third-party and outsourcing risk management, ensuring effective due diligence, monitoring, and oversight.

Requirements

• Proven experience in risk management, quality assurance, and regulatory obligations, ideally in a senior leadership role within financial services, fintech, or a regulated environment.
• Deep understanding of quality assurance best practices, enterprise risk frameworks, and industry-specific regulations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes, assess risk impact, and measure performance against objectives.
• A natural leader and influencer, able to inspire teams, foster collaboration, and embed a culture of accountability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex risk matters clearly to senior leadership, the Board, and regulators.

Nice to have

• Have experience in fintech and fast paced environment.
• Have experience in scaling a function to full operational maturity.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a generous holiday allowance, competitive healthcare insurance, and a wellbeing package from day one.
• Annual Development Budget: €1,000 to invest in your personal and professional growth.
• Hybrid Working Environment: Flexibility to work from home and in the office, with most team members in the office two days a week.
• Pet-Friendly Office: If you’re near one of our offices, bring your furry friend along!
• Inclusive Culture: Regular in-person events, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration.
• Empowerment and Ownership: We believe in empowering our people to take initiative and drive meaningful change.