Senior leader overseeing risk operations across North America at a fintech giant. Responsible for strategy, team management, and operational performance in payments risk.
Responsibilities
Define and own the North American Risk Operations Strategy
Translate strategy into clear OKRs, roadmaps, and operating plans
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing leadership team in the US
Create a culture of ownership, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
Own end-to-end operational performance for North America payments risk operations
Oversee design and execution of merchant underwriting and monitoring
Partner with global legal, risk, and compliance teams
Work with Product and Engineering to evolve risk tooling
Champion automation and AI to speed up decisions and improve effectiveness
Represent Airwallex Risk Operations in key deals, escalations, and audits
Influence decisions on product launches and business models
Requirements
10+ years of experience in payments / fintech / acquiring
3+ years people management experience
Deep expertise in consumer fraud / transaction risk
Deep expertise in merchant risk / credit risk
Proven track record managing senior ICs in multi-location teams
Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive outcomes in high-growth environments
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience balancing risk appetite with commercial objectives
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
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