UK Risk Director - Global Payments, Board-Ready Risk Leader

Global Payments Uk Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments UK Ltd is seeking a UK Sales Director to shape the future of global commerce while acting as the UK Risk Officer within Global Risk. You’ll partner with executives to identify and mitigate risk, ensuring sustainable outcomes and strong governance across the business.

Lead risk reporting to the UK Audit & Risk Committee, collaborate with stakeholders across regions, and maintain a high standard of risk awareness and control execution.

Qualifications

• 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.

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
• 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

Skills

Risk management

UK regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Board reporting

Job description

Global Payments UK Ltd is seeking a UK Sales Director to shape the future of global commerce while acting as the UK Risk Officer within Global Risk. You’ll partner with executives to identify and mitigate risk, ensuring sustainable outcomes and strong governance across the business.

Lead risk reporting to the UK Audit & Risk Committee, collaborate with stakeholders across regions, and maintain a high standard of risk awareness and control execution.