Head of Risk

About RevolutPeople deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 70+ million customers get more from their money every day.As we continue our lightning‑fast growth, two things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we’re looking for more brilliant people — people who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.About The RoleRisk at Revolut operates across all functions, products, and regions to monitor front‑line performance and ensure the business operates safely. They’re among the first to be involved in new initiatives, from tech to customer support.We’re looking for a Head of Risk to collaborate across departments on risk‑based activities. You’ll lead risk management to raise awareness on relevant financial regulations and ensure Revolut remains compliant at all times.What You’ll Be DoingWorking with the first line of defence to identify potential risks and implement adequate mitigationDeveloping and implementing risk policies and procedures, key risk indicators (KRIs), and a risk appetite frameworkDesigning and implementing risk management processes that are efficient and effective (minimal bureaucracy, maximum impact)Monitoring risks, triggering corrective actions, and/or producing reports as appropriateLiaising with regulatorsBuilding and managing a team of specialistsLeading various projects to uplift risk management capabilitiesWhat You’ll Need10+ years of experience managing risk functions in a regulated retail banking environmentA proven track record in setting up and managing first or second line of defence risk functionsKnowledge of legislation and regulation on financial activitiesA technical background in creating and implementing simple solutions quicklyA passion for delivering great customer outcomesExperience participating in executive committees in financial servicesOutstanding leadership skillsNice to HaveExposure to high‑growth startups or scale‑ups in finance, digital banking, or across other industriesExperience as a Chief Risk Officer or Head of RiskDiversity and InclusionBuilding a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We’re not just doing this because it’s the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard‑working team.Important Notice for CandidatesOnly apply through official Revolut channels. We don’t use any third‑party services or platforms for our recruitment.Always double‑check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Revolut emails, with an @revolut.com domain.Scam AlertJob scams are on the rise. We won’t ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If anyone does ask you for this, it’s a scam. Report it immediately.By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not willfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Revolut. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Revolut may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Revolut's Candidate Privacy Notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr