Chief Risk Officer

Paynamics; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Paynamics Technologies Inc. is recruiting a Chief Risk Officer to lead the company’s risk and compliance strategy across fintech and payments. You will define the risk framework, oversee multiple risk domains, and partner with executives to align risk with business goals.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge in the Philippines, strong leadership, and proven ability to build and mentor a high-performing team. Join us to advance secure, compliant digital payments.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in CRO or equivalent leadership role.
• Deep fintech, banking or payments industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of Philippines regulatory frameworks (BSP).
• Expertise in risk modeling, fraud prevention and cybersecurity risk.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework
• Oversee credit, operational, compliance, cybersecurity, and fraud risks
• Partner with executive leadership to align risk strategy with business goals
• Ensure regulatory compliance with BSP and other relevant bodies
• Lead incident response and business continuity planning
• Build and mentor a high-performing risk and compliance team

Skills

Senior risk leadership

Fintech / payments

Regulatory expertise (Philippines)

Risk modeling

Fraud prevention

Cybersecurity risk

Leadership & stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Join Our Team at Paynamics Technologies Inc.!

Company Description

As a BSP-licensed Electronic Money Issuer and Registered Operator of Payment Systems, Paynamics is a trusted leader in the fintech space.

We deliver end-to-end payment infrastructure that empowers every layer of the economy—from SMEs and conglomerates to government agencies and financial institutions. Whether it's payment acceptance, disbursement, or full wallet ecosystems, our modular platforms are designed to address the complexities of scale, compliance, and interoperability.

Through our secure and innovative technologies, we help shape and empower the Philippines' digital landscape—driving financial inclusion, enabling digital transformation, and building a more connected, digital-first economy.

Job Description

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework
• Oversee credit, operational, compliance, cybersecurity, and fraud risks
• Partner with executive leadership to align risk strategy with business goals
• Ensure regulatory compliance with BSP and other relevant bodies
• Lead incident response and business continuity planning
• Build and mentor a high-performing risk and compliance team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior risk leadership role (CRO, Head of Risk, or equivalent)
• Strong background in fintech, banking, or payments
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks in the Philippines
• Expertise in risk modeling, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity risk
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills
  

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