Risk Onboarding Team Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Risk Onboarding Team Lead (Fintech): Managing the Onboarding Risk Team, evaluating SaaS suppliers, and monitoring transactions for high-risk accounts with an accent on improving risk processes to ensure they are holistic and compliant. Focus on identifying emerging threats, implementing mitigation strategies, and monitoring overall risk exposure to safeguard organizational objectives.

Location: Toronto, Remote

Company

hirify.global offers SaaS companies a completely different approach to their payment infrastructure as a Merchant of Record for their customers.

What you will do

• Manage daily operations of the Onboarding Risk team, coordinating workflows and optimizing resource allocation.
• Grow and develop the team by recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and providing training opportunities.
• Support teams on complex applications and decision-making by offering expert guidance and resolving challenges.
• Document, maintain, and improve procedures to ensure accuracy and alignment with evolving standards.
• Build internal and external relationships for the Risk department through networking and collaboration.
• Oversee and assist with risk management activities, such as identifying emerging threats and implementing mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• You have 4+ years experience in a risk, or financial crime team within payments (ideally within Merchant Acquiring, E-Commerce, or a similar role at a FinTech).
• You have 2+ years experience in team leadership.
• You are familiar with the specific risks associated with software, SaaS, and Generative AI.
• You are comfortable working with team members in multiple time zones.
• You have excellent communication skills.
• You’re comfortable with a little chaos and uncertainty.

Culture & Benefits

• Work remotely, from one of our stylish hubs, or even a bit of both!
• Unlimited holidays and 4 months of paid family leave regardless of gender.
• Invest in learning and will help you with your personal development via constant exposure to new challenges, an annual learning fund, and regular internal and external training.
• Diverse, growing group of hirify.globalrs across the globe who pride ourselves on our transparent, collaborative and respectful culture.
• Full suite of benefits, including attractive salaries, stock options, retirement plans, private healthcare and well-being initiatives.