Risk Officer (Financial Risk)
Own liquidity, FX and counterparty risk for a payment institution operating across Europe and Asia 🚀
About the Client
Our client is a payment services provider working with merchants in complex markets. Its services support cross-border payments and multi-currency settlements.
Role Overview
Take ownership of financial and operational risk across international payment flows. You will help protect funds, assess counterparties and strengthen risk practices as the business develops. The role involves communication with international partners and regulators.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor balances held with banks, payment service providers and third-party providers.
Manage FX risk and minimise losses on multi-currency conversions and settlements between Europe and Asia.
Assess the financial stability of banks, payment gateway providers and major merchants.
Adapt risk management policies to PSD2/PSD3 requirements and local Asian regulators, including MAS in Singapore and HKMA in Hong Kong.
Prepare regular reports on operational losses and financial resilience for senior management.
Requirements
3+ years in risk management at a fintech, EMI, payment institution, or bank with cross-border acquiring.
In-depth knowledge of card schemes, including Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay, alternative payment methods and cross-border clearing.
Familiarity with European regulatory frameworks, including the EBA Guidelines on ICT and security risk management, and Asian risk management standards for payment systems.
Strong Excel and SQL skills; experience using AI tools is a plus.
English at Upper-Intermediate/Advanced level for working with international partners and regulators.
Fluent Russian.
Key Soft Skills
Sound judgement when assessing financial and operational risk.
Clear communication with partners and senior stakeholders.
Attention to detail in analysis and reporting.
What We Offer
Competitive salary aligned with experience.
Collaborative and transparent team culture.
High-impact role in a scaling fintech company.
Recognition of personal milestones and achievements.
Social benefits.
- Department
- Join Risk and Compliance
- Role
- Risk Manager
- Location
- Spain
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Compensation Package
- TBD
About Evotym
Evotym is dedicated to building exceptional teams for fast growing companies.
As a leading Staffing and Recruitment agency, we connect top-tier talent with trusted Fintech and iGaming companies, driving their success and growth. Our expertise in the sector allows us to understand its unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring we match the best-fit candidates with our clients.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team and make an impact in the Fintech and iGaming industries.