Senior Risk Strategy Lead – Regulatory & Resilience

Pathward; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pathward is a hybrid, remote-office company focused on financial inclusion. The role involves identifying and mitigating risks, guiding leadership on risk strategy and regulatory compliance, and driving resilience across the organization.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with 8+ years of related experience, strong organizational abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Salary range is $86,000–$145,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience; Master's degree preferred.
• Typically requires minimum 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and written & verbal communications.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks impacting Pathward's strategic, operational, financial, or reputational standing.
• Provides expert guidance on risk strategy, regulatory compliance, and enterprise resilience.
• Conducts risk assessments and partner reviews.
• Develops and implements risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitors regulatory changes and ensures compliance.
• Prepares risk reports and presents findings to stakeholders.
• Leverages data analytics for predictive risk modeling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Leadership

Written & verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Pathward is a hybrid, remote-office company focused on financial inclusion. The role involves identifying and mitigating risks, guiding leadership on risk strategy and regulatory compliance, and driving resilience across the organization.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with 8+ years of related experience, strong organizational abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Salary range is $86,000–$145,000 with benefits.