Global Risk Director - Payments & Market Expansion

Capital One Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Capital One UK is seeking a Senior Director to lead International Risk Management for the Global Payment Network (GPN) in a hybrid role based in London. You will drive risk strategy, oversee cross-market risk concentrations, and partner with regulatory teams to shape policy and market access.

The role requires executive-level advisory skills and a track record of balancing growth with risk mitigation. The position offers hybrid work, international travel, and the opportunity to influence global

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in risk management roles across financial services or payments.
• Experience advising senior executives on risk vs. commercial outcomes.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory trends affecting payments.

Responsibilities

• Drive Commercial Risk-Reward Strategy with product and market teams.
• Oversee Aggregate Global Risk across cross-market and regional operations.
• Bridge Risk Operations & Obligations with regulatory and compliance teams.
• Lead proactive dialogues with international regulators and policymakers.
• Provide actionable risk insights to senior executives guiding expansion.
• Coordinate across globally distributed teams to ensure consistent risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Regulatory affairs

Strategic thinking

Job description

Capital One UK is seeking a Senior Director to lead International Risk Management for the Global Payment Network (GPN) in a hybrid role based in London. You will drive risk strategy, oversee cross-market risk concentrations, and partner with regulatory teams to shape policy and market access.

The role requires executive-level advisory skills and a track record of balancing growth with risk mitigation. The position offers hybrid work, international travel, and the opportunity to influence global