Strategic Global Risk Programs Lead

WEX Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Job summary

WEX Inc. is seeking a Global Risk Operations Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives across Collections, Billing and Treasury Operations in a $100B+ annual payments environment, safeguarding assets and ensuring operational integrity.

You will drive cross‑functional programs, provide executive visibility, manage risks, and partner with senior leaders to optimize processes, strengthen controls, and enhance the customer experience globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 7–10 years managing a portfolio of interrelated initiatives in a financial risk operations environment.
• Ability to deconflict resources and timelines across multiple workstreams to ensure delivery.
• Proficiency in project management and visualization software (e.g., LucidChart, Draw.io).
• Functional understanding of compliance and operational risk management for SOX, SOC, and regulatory controls.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, analyze, and present findings to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document critical initiatives required to meet operational risk targets and CX goals.
• Maintain understanding of Global Risk Operations across Mobility, CPS/Travel, and Benefits LOBs for alignment.
• Serve as oversight lead for Capital Funded Initiatives and Product/Technology roadmaps, prioritizing requirements.
• Provide governance of the project portfolio and escalate only critical issues to senior leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional sessions and translate complex workflows into visual artifacts for stakeholders.

Skills

Portfolio management

Resource & timeline deconfliction

Project management

Visualization software

Compliance & risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LucidChart

Draw.io

Job description

WEX Inc. is seeking a Global Risk Operations Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives across Collections, Billing and Treasury Operations in a $100B+ annual payments environment, safeguarding assets and ensuring operational integrity.

You will drive cross‑functional programs, provide executive visibility, manage risks, and partner with senior leaders to optimize processes, strengthen controls, and enhance the customer experience globally.