Risk & Compliance Manager

Hyperproof; Boadilla del Monte; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading financial technology firm in Madrid seeks a Risk & Compliance Manager to design and implement risk management frameworks. Candidates must have 5-7 years of experience in risk and compliance, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in both English and Spanish. This hybrid role requires office and remote work, with opportunities for travel.

Formación

• 5-7 years of experience in risk and compliance topics, managing stakeholders.
• Experience with R&C frameworks and policies.
• Diversity across various risk types, especially Fraud and Financial Crime.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement an enterprise-wide risk management and compliance framework.
• Define and monitor risk appetite and key risk indicators.
• Oversee compliance with laws and internal policies.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of risk frameworks and regulations

Familiarity with Fraud and AML

Strategic thinking

Proficiency in English and Spanish

Excellent communication skills

Educación

University Degree

Master’s degree or professional qualifications related to Risk

Herramientas

Risk management toolsets

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Lynx Financial Crime Tech is looking for a Risk & Compliance Manager based in our Madrid office.

Why you should consider this opportunity

Lynx Financial Crime Tech S.A., we are an AI-driven software company specializing in detecting and predicting behavioral patterns. Led by industry experts and academics, we develop and implement cutting-edge, self-learning AI technologies. Our platform excels in low latency transaction processing technologies and is available both on-premise and on the cloud.

We are in a dynamic phase of growth and international expansion. We prioritize VISION, AGILITY, and SPEED to provide outstanding customer experiences and have built long-lasting, trustworthy relationships with some of the top financial institutions, fintechs, and commercial enterprises worldwide.

Our mission is to contribute to helping more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Lynx is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

What you will be doing

As a Risk & Compliance Manager you will be expected to use your broad knowledge and experience to design and implement various aspects of the enterprise-wide Risk Management & Compliance Framework and supporting methodologies/toolsets, under the oversight and direction of senior management and in alignment with the strategic growth of Lynx.

The emphasis will be on simplicity, innovation, and being an enabling partner for the safe, ethical and sustainable growth of Lynx in alignment with its strategy. You will be expected to have the curiosity and mental agility to learn fast, take ownership for timely decision making, and lead by example on setting the highest standards for risk culture.

This role blends strategic foresight with hand-on responsibilities to protect our business, our people and our reputation.

The following are some of the key responsibilities and requirements for this role:

• Design, implement and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management and compliance framework aligned with Lynx's business goals and regulatory obligations.
• Define, update, and monitor Lynx’s risk appetite and key risk indicators
• Lead R&C projects of different types (Implementation of risk toolsets and policies, risk systems, risk monitoring and reporting, control model implementations, external certifications…).
• Support the business to Identify, Assess, Manage and Report risks, including their mitigation and prioritization.
• Oversee compliance with relevant laws, regulations and internal policies – from data protection to anti-bribery and corruption, conduct.
• Partner with internal teams to embed risk culture into daily operations and decision-making.
• Liaise with external auditors or regulatory authorities when needed.
• Promote a strong risk culture throughout the organization leading the design and delivery of risk and compliance education and training initiatives appropriate for all levels of seniority.

Experience

The candidate should have a background of at least 5-7 years of in risk and/or compliance topics, including working as an established manager with a track record of interacting with senior stakeholders.

The following are all desirable:

• Experience with design and/or implementation of frameworks and R&C policies;
• Diversity of experience across various risk types, especially related to Fraud and Financial Crime Compliance;
• Knowledge of external certifications (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, SOC 1, SOC 2…)
• Experience working in the tech or digital services industry

Education

• University Degree.
• A master´s degree or professional qualifications related to Risk, Compliance, Controls and external certification standards are a plus

Skills & Knowledge

• Well balanced and broad knowledge of risk and compliance frameworks and applicable regulations (GDPR, DORA…)
• Familiarity with Fraud and AML
• Familiarity with risk management toolsets such as RCSA, KRIs, Scenarios…
• Ability to translate and distil complex technical knowledge into practical / innovative risk management outcomes that are appropriate and right-sized for the maturity and size of business
• Ability to think strategically and join the dots across multiple disciplines
• Structured, analytical and data driven mindset
• Proficiency in English and Spanish
• Excellent communication and influencing skills

Other information

• Hybrid work: 50% in office – 50% remote, with availability to travel

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