Head of Risk

Ecommpay; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecommpay, a leading payment service provider, is seeking a Head of Risk to develop and maintain risk management frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements. This role involves team leadership, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Join a dynamic team and enjoy competitive benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension

Performance Based Bonus

Excellent environment for personal and professional development

Monthly social activities and after-work events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior risk management role within the UK financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of UK & EU regulatory requirements.
• Experience in developing ERM and operational resilience frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a robust Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Implement resilience frameworks and conduct scenario testing.
• Oversee incident reporting and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ICA, FRM, CRISC, IRM)

Job description

About us

Headquartered in London, Payment Service Provider and direct card acquirer Ecommpay is an authorised payment institution (API). Our payment gateway combines direct acquiring capabilities, 100+ alternative payment methods, mass payouts, and technological innovation within a single unified integration, enabling eCommerce clients to accept payments from and issue payouts to customers anywhere in the world.

Our mission is to simplify and enhance how payments are made and processed. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Risk to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Develop and maintain a robust ERM framework aligned with UK and Irish regulatory requirements (PRA, FCA, CBI). Identify, assess, and manage key risks, establish risk appetite, maintain risk registers, and provide regular reports to leadership
• Operational Resilience: Implement resilience frameworks, conduct scenario testing and business impact analyses, and establish business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Wind-Down Planning: Maintain and regularly update the company's wind-down plan, ensuring compliance with recovery and resolution regulations
• Incident Reporting & Management: Oversee incident reporting, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure timely and accurate regulatory submissions
• Audit Collaboration: Manage internal and external audits, align risk controls with audit recommendations, and facilitate audit processes
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of evolving UK & EU regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with AML/KYC, data protection, and consumer duty regulations while managing regulatory reporting
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the risk management team, fostering a culture of risk awareness and accountability
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and senior management, ensuring clear and effective risk communication

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior risk management role within the UK financial services industry, preferably within a fintech environment
• Strong understanding of UK & EU regulatory requirements (PRA, FCA, CBI) and best practices
• Experience in developing and implementing ERM, operational resilience, and wind-down planning frameworks
• Excellent knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and control frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ICA,FRM, CRISC, IRM)

What we offer

• First-hand international experience in the payment processing industry
• Competitive salary, Health Insurance, Pension and Performance Based Bonus
• Remote job opportunities
• Excellent environment for personal and professional development
• Supportive, friendly colleagues and inspiring leaders
  

At Ecommpay, you’ll be part of a fast-growing company in the payments industry, working in a collaborative environment with talented colleagues. We encourage growth and development within our team.

We also offer monthly social activities, after-work events, and trips to our sister offices – because we work smart and play smart!

Ready to bring your creative vision to life with Ecommpay?

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