Global Risk Director, International Payments (Hybrid)

Capital One (Europe) plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

£5,000 external qualifications funding

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Capital One (Europe) plc in London is seeking a Senior Director to lead International Risk Management for the Global Payment Network. You will drive risk strategy across markets, guiding executive decision-making, and shaping expansion while balancing risk and growth.

The role requires broad regulatory awareness, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to partner with regulators and international teams. The position is hybrid with two in-office days, and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, fintech, or payments with risk management
• Understanding of the global payments ecosystem and regulatory trends
• Experience advising senior executives and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Drive Commercial Risk-Reward Strategy across product and market teams
• Oversee aggregate global risk and cross-market concentrations
• Bridge risk operations and regulatory obligations
• Lead regulatory and government engagement with international bodies
• Serve as a trusted executive advisor to SVP-level stakeholders
• Coordinate cross-functional network alignment across regions
• Enable growth and market entry strategies while maintaining risk integrity

Skills

Financial services

Fintech

Risk management

Regulatory affairs

Strategy

Job description

Capital One (Europe) plc in London is seeking a Senior Director to lead International Risk Management for the Global Payment Network. You will drive risk strategy across markets, guiding executive decision-making, and shaping expansion while balancing risk and growth.

The role requires broad regulatory awareness, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to partner with regulators and international teams. The position is hybrid with two in-office days, and international travel is expected.