Head of Risk (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Risk (Fintech): Defining and executing the risk agenda for savings and investment propositions with an accent on advancing the maturity of the risk function and strategic support. Focus on developing data-driven tools, managing non-financial risks, and nurturing a strong risk culture.

Location: Hybrid in Amsterdam, Netherlands (1-2 days at the office)

Company

hirify.global is a fintech company committed to making investing accessible and affordable for everyone through its intuitive app.

What you will do

• Define the risk agenda and execute on its goals.
• Set up and/or update the Non-financial Risk Framework for savings and investment propositions.
• Develop data-driven tools and intuitive processes.
• Identify, measure, manage, and report risks to enable better decision making.
• Nurture a Risk culture at hirify.global through awareness training and open dialogue.
• Support the business through regulatory and strategic change projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in a 2nd line Risk function and 5 years in the financial services sector.
• Master’s degree in Business, Law, or other relevant field.
• Experience with interest rate risk in the banking book, behavioural risk, and risk modelling.
• Experience with IT risk and working knowledge of DORA.
• Experience with developing and optimising risk control frameworks.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, stress testing, and scenario analysis.

Nice to have

• Interest in programming and databases (SQL).
• Able to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Proactive and confident in making decisions.
• Strong advisory skills and able to work effectively with senior stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• International work environment with a hybrid work model (1-2 days at the office).
• Company pension plan and working from home allowance.
• Learning budget and full access to a learning and development platform.
• A1 Dutch language course for you (and your partner).
• Possibility to work from abroad for 1 month every 12 months.
• Take care of your mental and emotional well-being with unlimited appointments with psychologists or coaches through OpenUp.

Hiring process

• Hiring process details are available on the company's 'How we hire' section, with adjustments possible for accommodations.