Chief Risk Strategist

Job Title:

Our organization is seeking a seasoned Chief Risk Strategist to lead our risk management efforts and drive strategic initiatives. As a key member of our team, you will develop and implement comprehensive risk strategies that align with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and articulate a clear risk strategy roadmap for the current financial year, aligning risk initiatives with broader business objectives and market trends.
• Establish our organization as a recognized industry leader in risk management by creating compelling narratives, frameworks, and strategic insights that differentiate our approach to risk.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive content management framework that covers creation of high-quality thought leadership content, development of a centralized content repository, and delivery of content through various channels.
• Proactively engage with diverse subject matter experts to develop valuable insights and transform complex subject matter into consumable, audience-appropriate content that drives strategic impact.
• Develop strategic plans and themes for industry events, conferences, webinars, and client roundtables to showcase our risk capabilities and drive meaningful industry dialogue.
• Drive the creation of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for Regional Risk Officer and ensure these are consistently cascaded throughout the organization.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 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.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) from a top-tier institution with strong analytical and quantitative foundation.
• 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 & Execution Capabilities:

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

Communication & Analytical Skills:

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

Stakeholder Management & Strategic Thinking:

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to quickly adapt strategic approaches and recommendations based on changing market conditions, regulatory landscapes, and evolving business priorities.