Chief Risk Officer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Chief Risk Officer (Fintech): Leading the development and execution of an enterprise-wide risk management framework for a digital banking environment with an accent on regulatory compliance, financial integrity, and operational risk oversight. Focus on building a robust second line of defense, managing risk policies, and collaborating with senior leadership to integrate risk culture across all business functions.

Location: Vilnius (Onsite)

Company

An international Electronic Money Institution providing multi-currency business accounts, payment processing, and corporate card services.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management framework aligned with strategic objectives.
• Oversee financial, operational, regulatory, liquidity, fraud, and cybersecurity risk domains.
• Serve as the second line of defense, providing independent oversight and reporting to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory expectations for Electronic Money Institutions.
• Lead the risk function, including policy management, KRIs, risk assessments, and business continuity planning.
• Collaborate with Compliance, AML, Finance, Product, and Engineering teams to embed risk management into business processes.

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive experience in risk management within fintech, banking, or regulated financial institutions.
• Proven leadership experience in an Electronic Money Institution or Payment Institution environment.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise, operational, financial, liquidity, and fraud risk frameworks.
• Experience interacting with financial regulators, external auditors, and Board-level committees.
• English and Russian proficiency required.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and leadership capabilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• High-impact leadership role in a scaling fintech organization.
• Collaborative and transparent team environment.
• Social benefits package.
• Recognition of personal milestones and professional achievements.