Head of Integrity Risk (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Integrity Risk CoE (Fintech): Designing, implementing, and continuously improving the company’s global integrity risk framework across KYC/AML, Scheme/Compliance, and related areas with an accent on driving a proactive, risk-based culture and ensuring regulatory alignment. Focus on leading and developing multiple teams, optimizing end-to-end risk processes, and leveraging data for effective risk management.

Location: Hybrid role, requiring presence in one of the following locations: France (Paris), Netherlands (Hoofddorp), Germany (Frankfurt, Aachen, Hamburg, Munich), Austria (Vienna), or United Kingdom (London).

Company

hirify.global is an innovator in the global payments technology industry, providing solutions that power the growth of millions of businesses worldwide.

What you will do

• Define the Integrity Risk CoE vision, strategy, and operating model, aligning with the enterprise risk framework.
• Lead, coach, and develop 5 team leads and 25 indirect staff, ensuring high performance, engagement, and succession planning.
• Design, implement, and optimize end-to-end integrity risk processes (KYC/AML, Scheme/Compliance, etc.) to prevent, detect, and remediate risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry standards, translating requirements into practical policies, procedures, and controls.
• Lead enterprise-wide integrity risk assessments, including scenario planning, and provide timely reporting to executive leadership.
• Leverage data analytics and oversee the implementation of technology solutions to scale risk management capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Compliance, or a related field.
• 12+ years in risk/compliance with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multiple teams.
• Deep domain expertise in KYC/AML, compliance, operations risk, and scheme-related risk.
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams across multiple locations and functions.
• Experience interacting with regulators, auditors, and senior executives; proficiency in relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in designing and operating end-to-end risk controls, issue management, and remediation.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Familiarity with risk management platforms, case management systems, and data analytics tools.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFE, CAMS, CRCM, CIA, CGAP).
• Knowledge of AML/KYC tech stack.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of global payments technology and shape the future of financial transactions.
• Be part of an international team that fosters innovation and career growth.
• Work on cutting-edge projects involving Artificial Intelligence, Cloud computing, and new technologies.
• Benefit from extensive training programs and professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a dynamic work environment.
• Receive competitive salary packages and access to various global and regional benefits.