Head of Risk

Payoneer•New York, NY

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Senior Director to design, lead, and mature the Bank’s risk function. You will own the ERM framework, provide independent secondline oversight across all activities (including stablecoin issuance, custody, payments, liquidity and reserves), and operate as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board Risk Committee.

Requirements

10+ years in enterprise risk management within a regulated bank, prudential supervision, orbankingfocusedconsulting, including leadership of an independent secondline function.
Deep knowledge of banking risk types: operational, liquidity/treasury, payments/custody, technology & cyber,thirdparty/affiliate, and financial crime/BSA/AML.
Experience withtechnologyenabledfinancial products (e.g., stablecoins, digital assets, payment and custody models).
Track record building ERM, risk appetite, taxonomies, KRIs, andBoardlevelreporting; credible engagement with regulators and support of examinations.
Executive presence, independent judgment, and the willingness to escalate material risk matters.
Bachelor’srequired

Nice To Haves

advanced degree and/or FRM/CRCM/CAMS/CISA/CISSP/CRISC preferred.

Responsibilities

Own andmaintainthe Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
Provide independentsecondlineoversight of risks arising from the Bank’s activities, including stablecoin issuance, custody, payments, liquidity management, reserves management, and thirdparty/affiliate arrangements.
Lead theenterprisewiderisk assessment (EWRA) process.
Develop andmaintainthe Bank’s risk taxonomy and risk appetite for approval by senior management and the Board Risk Committee (covering operational, liquidity/treasury, technology & cyber, thirdparty/affiliate, compliance and financial crime/BSA/AML).
Identify, track, and manage risk issues; oversee remediation plans throughto verified closure.
Develop and deliver executiveandBoardlevel risk reporting, including KRIs and emerging risk analysis.
Coordinatethirdpartyrisk management reviews and assessments across the lifecycle.
Partner with Compliance and business/tech leaders to ensureexamreadygovernance, controls, and documentation.
Align with PGI group risk standards whileretaininglocal accountability and regulatory ownership.