Risk Director

Description

Nayax is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Risk Director to join the company. In this role, you will lead the design and establishment of a comprehensive risk management framework for a global leading fintech group. You will assess, evaluate, and manage risks across the business, building a robust risk function, establishing risk policies and procedures, providing actionable insights to senior leadership and fostering a culture of risk awareness.

The Risk Director will report to the Chief Legal Officer.

In This Position You Will

• Analyze current risks and identify potential risks affecting the company.
• Create risk policies and procedures.
• Lead the risk management for the global group, across all verticals, lines of business and territories in which the group operates.
• Establish tailored risk management processes for unique lines of business, including advanced financial services, credit issuance, crypto related services, and more.
• Evaluate the organization’s past risk management strategies and compare potential risks with defined criteria, such as cost implications and legal requirements.
• Establish the company’s risk tolerance levels and implement measures to align with those thresholds.
• Develop and manage risk management.
• Deliver tailored risk reports to different stakeholders, including:
• Educating the board of directors on significant risks.
• Ensuring department heads understand risks relevant to their areas.
• Supporting individuals in recognizing their accountability for specific risks.
• Communicate external risks, including corporate governance concerns, to stakeholders.
• Design and implement business continuity plans to mitigate risks.
• Build a risk-aware culture by providing training and support across the organization.
  
  

• Proven extensive experience managing the risk function in an organization, or similar senior role in risk.
• Ability to manage a substantial function in a global corporation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Industrial Management, or a related field;
• Experience the fintech industry — strong advantage.
• Experience working within a large, complex global organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to understand and address broader business issues.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  
  

• You will have the opportunity to manage the risk function in a global fintech leader, and build and design risk management frameworks.
• You’ll work in a dynamic, multinational, highly innovative environment.
• You’ll have a high-impact role that directly contributes to the organization’s success.