UK Risk Director

Global Payments Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks a UK Risk Director to lead risk management, regulatory compliance, and board-level reporting, shaping the future of global commerce.

You will act as the UK Risk Officer, partnering with local and global stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and to drive responsible outcomes. You will present to executives and the UK Audit & Risk Committee, upholding the Global Risk Management Framework and ensuring rigorous risk controls.

Qualifications

• Strong risk management expertise and controllership
• Knowledge of UK regulatory and risk requirements
• Effective prioritization to meet business goals
• Builds strong relationships across stakeholders
• Clear communication with attention to detail
• High ownership and problem-solving ability

Responsibilities

• Serves as the UK Risk Officer and primary point of contact for Global Risk
• Supports business strategy by applying risk expertise to drive responsible, sustainable outcomes
• Partners with stakeholders locally and globally to identify, assess, and mitigate risk
• Communicates effectively with executives, senior stakeholders, board members, and the FCA
• Escalates key issues and exercises judgment within the Global Risk Management Framework
• Leads risk reporting and forums, including presenting to the UK Audit & Risk Committee

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Board reporting

Communication

Job description

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a UK Risk Director to join our ever evolving Global Payments team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you'll own

• Serves as the UK Risk Officer and primary point of contact for Global Risk
• Supports business strategy by applying risk expertise to drive responsible, sustainable outcomes
• Partners with stakeholders locally and globally to identify, assess, and mitigate risk
• Communicates effectively with executives, senior stakeholders, board members, and the FCA
• Exercises strong judgment within the Global Risk Management Framework and escalates key issues
• Leads risk reporting and forums, including presenting to the UK Audit & Risk Committee

What you'll bring

• Strong risk management expertise, including risk and control evaluation
• Knowledge of UK regulatory and risk requirements
• Effective prioritization to meet business goals
• Builds strong relationships across all stakeholder levels
• Clear communication with strong attention to detail
• High ownership, work ethic, and problem-solving ability

It's a bonus if you have

• Knowledge of merchant acquiring services
• Experience of Board level reporting
• Knowledge of UK Risk Management requirements

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We're proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections it's unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We're curious and innovative always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it's our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer.