Strategic Risk Professional

Strategic Risk Leader

We are seeking a seasoned risk professional to drive our organization's risk strategy forward. As a Strategic Risk Leader, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive risk management framework that aligns with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Strategy Development: Develop a multi-year roadmap for risk initiatives that is aligned with broader business objectives and market trends.
• Industry Leadership: Establish the organization as a recognized leader in risk management by creating compelling narratives, frameworks, and strategic insights.
• Thought Leadership Content: Develop a content management framework for high-quality thought leadership content, including creation of a centralized content repository and delivery through various channels.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively engage with stakeholders to develop valuable insights and transform complex subject matter into consumable, audience-appropriate content that drives strategic impact.
• Event Strategy: Develop strategic plans and themes for industry events, conferences, and client roundtables to showcase our risk capabilities and drive meaningful industry dialogue.
• OKR Management: Drive the creation of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for Regional Risk Officer and ensure their consistent cascading throughout the CEMEA Risk Organization.

Qualifications:

• Strategy Experience: 12+ years of hands-on strategy development and execution experience at top-tier management consulting firms or equivalent strategy roles at major multinational financial institutions.
• Education: Advanced degree from a top-tier institution with strong analytical and quantitative foundation.
• Financial Services Expertise: Deep experience in financial services required; payments industry experience is advantageous but not essential; risk management experience is a strong plus but not mandatory for candidates with exceptional strategy credentials.

Leadership Capabilities:

• Opportunity Identification: Proven ability to independently identify opportunities, develop comprehensive strategies, and drive implementation without constant supervision or guidance.
• Outcome Delivery: Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable outcomes and driving strategic initiatives from conception to successful completion in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Ownership Mindset: Self-motivated individual with a strong ownership mindset who thrives in ambiguous situations and can build strategies and frameworks from the ground up.

Communication and Analytical Skills:

• Narrative Synthesis: Exceptional ability to synthesize complex information into compelling, coherent storylines and strategic narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Presentation Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with proven experience presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Thought Leadership Materials: Strong capability in developing high-quality thought leadership materials, strategic frameworks, and executive-level presentations.

Stakeholder Management and Strategic Thinking:

• Influence and Collaboration: Proven ability to effectively work with and influence diverse stakeholder groups, including senior executives, product teams, technology leaders, sales organizations, regulatory affairs, and external partners.
• Market Analysis: Exceptional capability to rapidly analyze and synthesize information from multiple disparate sources, identifying key market trends, competitive dynamics, and strategic opportunities in rapidly evolving business environments.
• Strategic Adaptability: Ability to quickly adapt strategic approaches and recommendations based on changing market conditions, regulatory landscapes, and evolving business priorities.
• Market Insights: Strong capability in monitoring, analyzing, and translating complex market developments, regulatory changes, and competitive movements into actionable strategic insights.

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