Operational Risk Lead – FinTech & Compliance

GCash; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic team

Competitive compensation package

Flexible benefits

Job summary

GCash in the Philippines seeks a Lead in Operational Risk Management to drive risk assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen internal controls across the fintech platform.

You will lead risk identification, develop KRIs, review policies, and partner with business units to mitigate exposures while enabling growth.

Join a fast-paced team at the #1 FinTech company in the country, with career growth and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Business.
• 2+ years of experience in risk management, data, incidents, and/or controls within financial/fintech industries.
• Knowledge of Compliance, Data Privacy, and/or Information Security.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risk exposures and implement mitigations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good understanding of process management, internal controls, and risk management practices.
• Self-motivation, detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving skills.
• High integrity with a strong sense of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide inputs related to workplans and development of the Operational Risk Management (ORM) function.
• Assist in formulating and implementing operational risk management strategies for compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform reviews and develop operational risk policies and standards for effective ORM.
• Identify and assess operational risks across business units via RCSA and Project Risk Assessments/Advisory activities.
• Support business assurance management in developing Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Assist units in identifying root causes of operational risks and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Monitor operational risks and track risk treatment plans.
• Ensure implementation of Incident and Issue Management ORM tools.
• Prepare reports on operational risk activity, issues, and decisions for senior management and committees.
• Escalate key risks and non-compliance incidents to relevant stakeholders for timely resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Independent work

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Business

Job description

GCash in the Philippines seeks a Lead in Operational Risk Management to drive risk assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen internal controls across the fintech platform.

You will lead risk identification, develop KRIs, review policies, and partner with business units to mitigate exposures while enabling growth.

Join a fast-paced team at the #1 FinTech company in the country, with career growth and a competitive benefits package.