Senior Risk Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Risk Manager (Fintech): Strengthening the risk management framework and partnering with senior leaders to identify, assess, and manage key risks with an accent on internal controls and regulatory requirements. Focus on driving a strong risk culture and providing meaningful insight to support informed decision-making.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is a financial technology business revolutionising retirement, savings and financial wellbeing through its cloud-native digital platform.

What you will do

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the first line risk management framework.
• Manage and update risk and compliance policies to ensure they reflect the latest regulatory requirements and client expectations.
• Develop and run workshops to facilitate the completion and ongoing review of risk registers.
• Develop and deliver risk reporting for governance committees, the Board, and client audiences.
• Support Smart’s SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, particularly around maintaining and documenting the control framework.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk and compliance awareness and control effectiveness.

Requirements

• Several years’ experience in a first line risk, operational risk, compliance, or control-focused role, ideally within a tech company.
• Experience in drafting policies, carrying out compliance reviews, and performing risk and compliance thematic reviews.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple risk and compliance activities at once.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risks, issues, and recommendations.
• Proactive and solutions-orientated, using initiative to identify control gaps, improve processes, and strengthen risk mitigation.
• Great attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills, particularly when assessing risks, reviewing controls, or ensuring compliance requirements are met.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday per year, increasing with length of service.
• £500 annual training budget to spend on your professional development.
• Extensive private healthcare, including dental, eyecare and EAP.
• Enhanced sick leave and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Fully-paid five-week sabbatical after five years of employment.
• In office wellbeing, such as manicures, massages and barbers.