Business Risk Manager

Revolut Ltd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Revolut Metal subscription

Work from home flexibility

Job summary

Revolut Ltd in New York seeks a Business Risk Manager to sit in the first line of defense and help shape sustainable growth by aligning risk frameworks with operations. You’ll take an analytical approach to improve risk practices across functions and regions.

The role requires a degree from a top university and 2+ years in operational risk within financial services, with strong data interpretation and control design capabilities. Hybrid work setup in NY is offered.

Qualifications

• A degree from a top university.
• 2+ years of operational risk management experience in financial services.
• Experience with risk identification and monitoring.
• Ability to interpret and organize complex data.
• Proven track record of achievement (awards preferred).
• Organized and methodical with strong responsibilities.
• Knowledge of control frameworks (COSO, ISO 31000) and risk taxonomy.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, assessing, documenting, and reviewing risks.
• Designing, implementing, and testing controls and procedures.
• Creating and reviewing key risk indicators.
• Registering risk events and delivering risk incident reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized and methodological

Data analytics

Process mapping

Risk identification and monitoring

COSO/ISO 31000 familiarity

Education

Degree from a top university

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Figma

Job description

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 80+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Risk at Revolut operates across all functions, products, and regions to monitor front-line performance and ensure the business operates safely. They're among the first to be involved in new initiatives, from tech to customer support.

We're looking for a Business Risk Manager to sit within the first line of defense. You'll take an analytical approach to developing sustainable growth strategies that align with operational risk frameworks and take our risk management procedures to the next level.

Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.

What you'll be doing

• Identifying, assessing, documenting, and reviewing risks
• Designing, implementing, and testing controls and procedures
• Creating and reviewing key risk indicators
• Registering risk events, and managing and delivering risk incident reports

What you'll need

• A degree from a top university
• 2+ years of experience in operational risk management within financial services
• Experience with risk identification and monitoring
• Previous examples of practically interpreting and organising complex data
• A solid track record of achievement, having won any competitive awards (academic, professional, and/or sport)
• The ability to quickly assume responsibilities
• An organized and methodological approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• An understanding of control frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000) and risk taxonomy, including operational, financial, and compliance risks
• Familiarity with process mapping, RCSA execution, control testing, and issue remediation
• To be able to work from the office in New York 2-3 days per week (this is a hybrid role)

Nice to have

• Knowledge of US regulatory frameworks
• Experience with data analytics or visualization tools to support risk monitoring and reporting
• Familiarity with automation and process optimization tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Figma) and their use in improving control effectiveness
• A proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced environments, collaborating with multiple stakeholders across business and technical teams

Compensation range

• New York: $108,000 - $127,000 gross annually*
• Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process

*Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that's why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We're doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

Get what you need to succeed

• Financial benefits that show we value your work
• Flexibility to work from home, the office, or abroad
• A Revolut Metal subscription loaded with perks
• Exciting events year-round so you can get to know your team