Global Enterprise Risk Leader — Scale & Resilience

Airwallex; London (KY); In loco; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management to scale risk capability across the US and EMEA, turning risk appetite into practical decision-making and strengthening governance. You will partner with senior leaders to ensure resilience as the company grows in multiple markets and products.

This role is based in the US or EMEA, with a focus on building a robust risk framework and a strong risk culture across the organization, while leading a global second line team and

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Law, STEM, or another quantitative field.
• 10 to 15+ years of experience in risk management, operational risk, governance programmes, or audit within regulated environments.
• At least 5+ years leading enterprise risk management or governance programmes in complex organisations.
• Experience designing or scaling second line of defence frameworks, including risk appetite statements and governance processes.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory environments for electronic money institutions and payments firms.
• Experience communicating with senior executives, boards, regulators or auditors with strong written and verbal skills.
• Experience defining crisis or incident governance frameworks and leadership in response to material events.
• High ownership and pragmatism in fast-paced, cross-functional settings.

Mansioni

• Lead evolution of enterprise risk architecture and governance standards across regions.
• Translate risk data into clear reporting for executives and boards, challenging initiatives within risk appetite.
• Oversee risk-informed change governance for products, markets, and major systems.
• Strengthen enterprise crisis management framework, including escalation triggers and responses.
• Promote a risk-aware culture and first line ownership across the organization.
• Build and lead a high-performing global second line team with cross-functional partners.

Conoscenze

Enterprise risk management

Governance programs

Regulatory awareness

Executive communication

Crisis governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data literacy

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MBA / Risk Mgmt / JD)

Professional certification (FRM / PRM / CRMA / CAMS / CFE)

Strumenti

Dashboards & analytics tools

Regulatory reporting systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Airwallex is seeking a Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management to scale risk capability across the US and EMEA, turning risk appetite into practical decision-making and strengthening governance. You will partner with senior leaders to ensure resilience as the company grows in multiple markets and products.

This role is based in the US or EMEA, with a focus on building a robust risk framework and a strong risk culture across the organization, while leading a global second line team and