UK Risk Director — Strategic Risk & Board Reporting

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

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.