Global Head of Risk & Governance

Airwallex; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is seeking a Head of Risk to lead its global second line risk management. You will shape risk strategy, governance, and oversight across products, markets and entities, partnering with executive leadership to enable growth while controlling risk.

Based in UK/Netherlands, you will drive accountability and a proactive risk culture across a scaling fintech. You will build robust frameworks, collaborate with Risk Product, Compliance, and Engineering, and mentor a high-performing team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Control, or Audit within fintech or financial services.
• Experience building governance models and risk frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale Airwallex's global second line risk management across worldwide operations.
• Develop risk strategies, policies, metrics, and monitoring aligned to business priorities.
• Collaborate with Risk Product, Engineering, Data Science, Compliance, and other teams.
• Communicate risk appetite clearly and foster a strong risk culture.
• Advise leadership on external risk, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, or related field

Job description

Airwallex is seeking a Head of Risk to lead its global second line risk management. You will shape risk strategy, governance, and oversight across products, markets and entities, partnering with executive leadership to enable growth while controlling risk.

Based in UK/Netherlands, you will drive accountability and a proactive risk culture across a scaling fintech. You will build robust frameworks, collaborate with Risk Product, Compliance, and Engineering, and mentor a high-performing team to