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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Requirements

• 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.
  
  

What Makes This Role Exciting

• 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.
  
  

Learn More About Nayax

Nayax is a global fintech company (NASDAQ; TASE: NYAX) providing an end-to-end platform for payments, consumer engagement, and business operations.

Founded in 2005, Nayax empowers businesses to grow revenue, reduce operational costs, and deliver seamless commerce experiences. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to in-house innovation have positioned us at the forefront of the cashless payment revolution, serving the unattended and retail sectors around the world.

We support over 80 payment methods in 50+ currencies, hold a European payment institution license, and have formed strategic partnerships with global financial institutions to deliver powerful, scalable solutions.

With more than 1,100 employees across 11 global offices, Nayax operates in 62+ countries. Our global headquarters in Herzliya Hills, Israel, is our largest site, housing over 600 employees across 20+ departments — just a short walk from the train station and designed for collaboration and growth.

At Nayax, we believe in creating long-term impact through loyalty tools, omnichannel solutions, and an agile ecosystem of value-added services. We're proud to support businesses in reaching new heights and we're always looking for innovative, passionate individuals to join us.