The client is seeking a Risk Strategy Director to lead analytical decision-making and shape risk strategy within a rapidly expanding business division. This is a high-growth, mission-driven fintech business backed by major global investors, recognized for its sustainable model and industry impact. The company focuses on scaling responsibly while developing innovative products and expanding into new markets. The position involves driving growth through risk analytics, shaping commercial decisions, and leading a high-performing strategy team, with collaboration alongside senior leadership to define priorities, support new product launches, and create long-term strategies.
The role requires leading a team dedicated to driving growth through analytical risk insights and partnering cross-functionally on new product and partnership launches. Additionally, it involves working with senior leadership to align on strategy and commercial priorities. The director will be responsible for building and motivating a strategy and analytics team while remaining hands-on with technical work, using data to inform key decisions. An ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in analytically focused decision-making roles, particularly within credit or fraud-related environments. Proficiency in SQL and experience in leading and developing high-performing analytical teams is essential.
The benefits for this role include stock options, flexibility within a hybrid working environment, and a generous leave package. There is also a learning and development budget to support professional growth, as well as additional wellbeing, family-support, and lifestyle benefits. The hiring process involves talent screening, a hiring manager interview, a take-home technical task, on-site interviews, and a final stage. Interested candidates should apply through the appropriate channel indicated.