UK Risk Director

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an experienced UK Risk Director to join our ever-evolving Global Risk Management Team and help us unleash the potential of every business.

What You'll Own As The UK Risk Director

The primary responsibility of the Global Risk Management team is to support the strategic objectives of the business using your risk management expertise to ensure business objectives are achieved in a responsible and sustainable manner.

You will be the Risk Officer for our UK entities, and the single point of contact representing the Global Risk Management team. On a day-to-day basis, you will lead numerous initiatives and priorities while partnering with stakeholders both within the UK and across the company to identify and mitigate risk.

Significant Activities Include

Partnering with key stakeholders to address complex local issues, considering and prioritising risk-reward decisions Communicating effectively and professionally with UK Executives, Senior stakeholders, Independent Non-Executive Directors as well as engaging with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Exercising sound judgment in assessing potential risks; whilst working within the Global Risk Management Framework Monitoring and escalating issues to the relevant stakeholders Serve as an escalation point for all UK risk matters Present risk assessment results to the UK Audit and Risk Committee and various other Risk forums

What You'll Bring

Experience with sound risk management practices including evaluation of risk and controls Experience of the local UK risk management requirements Ability to effectively prioritise time to support business objectives Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders of all levels Effective communication skills and attention to detail Unmatched work ethic and strong sense of ownership Ability to creatively solve problems and achieve company objectives

Added Bonus If You Have

Knowledge of merchant acquiring services Experience of Board level reporting Knowledge of UK Risk Management requirements

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. May be required to hold certification or equivalent in area managed.

About The Team

The Global Risk team works collaboratively with the business and throughout the company to mitigate risk while supporting responsible growth of Global Payments. We’re a diverse team with significant positive impact both internally and for our clients.

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We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open and winning and failing as one.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. Apply now to write the next chapter in your career.