Risk Manager – Fintech

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Develop and take charge of Mews Financial Services' enterprise risk framework.

• Report directly to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer.

• Manage the ERM framework and risk appetite, which includes conducting risk assessments, stress testing, and preparing Board reports.

• Provide unbiased risk oversight for new products, significant changes, and strategic initiatives.

• Serve as a primary contact for DNB and other regulatory bodies.

• Design and uphold internal controls across payments, safeguarding, liquidity, ICT, outsourcing, and incident management.

• Conduct risk-based testing and monitoring activities.

• Address incidents, control deficiencies, and audit findings.

• Offer practical risk advice that supports compliance, product development, and commercial delivery.

• Foster a risk-aware culture through training, guidance, and effective communication.

• Oversee production-grade AI/ML systems that predict churn risk, revenue leakage, and customer health, ensuring that models are governed, reliable, and integrated into Finance, RevOps, and Customer workflows.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in risk management within financial services, fintech, or payments.

• Strong comprehension of the regulatory landscape.

• Practical experience in designing and managing ERM and internal control frameworks.

• Background in fintech, payments, or regulated financial services.

• Outstanding communication skills to convert complex risk and regulatory requirements into actionable advice.

• Comfortable engaging extensively with stakeholders and constructively challenging existing practices.

• Pragmatic mindset and composed under pressure.

• Strong quantitative and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work independently, structure ambiguity, and make sound decisions.

• Utilizes AI as an integral part of the workflow.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited paid vacation.

• Eligibility for the company share program.

• Paid parental leave: 6 months fully paid for primary caregivers and 2 months for secondary caregivers, available after one year of service.

• Annual Learning budget of €300, with additional funds for high performers.

• Monthly "EDGE" time to Explore, Develop, Grow, and Elevate yourself.

• Work-from-anywhere policy with flexibility to work abroad for a few weeks each year.

• Relocation options available after one year.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

• Budget for home office setup.

• Monthly work-from-home allowance.

• Claude tokens for automating workflows and creating smarter working methods.

• Location-dependent healthcare and retirement plans.

• Team events, social gatherings, and additional local perks.