Senior Risk Director

Role Description The Senior Risk Director at Constellation Payments is a full-time remote role responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide risk management activities and frameworks. This role leads the identification, assessment, and monitoring of strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks across the organization. The Senior Risk Director collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and implement risk policies, controls, and reporting standards, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Daily responsibilities include analyzing risk data, preparing risk dashboards and reports for senior leadership, guiding risk mitigation initiatives, and advising on risk implications for new products, partnerships, and processes. This role also mentors risk team members, supports internal audits and regulatory reviews, and drives continuous improvement in the company’s risk culture and governance.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in Enterprise Risk Management, including designing, implementing, and maintaining risk frameworks and governance structures. Strong Analytical Skills with the ability to interpret complex data, perform quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, and present clear insights to stakeholders. In-depth experience with Regulatory Compliance in financial services or payments, including understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Solid foundation in Finance, with the ability to evaluate financial risk, credit exposures, and the impact of risk on business performance. Background in Auditing, including experience with internal controls, risk-based audit planning, and remediation of findings. Proven leadership experience managing risk or compliance teams, with strong coaching and collaboration skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain complex risk concepts clearly. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CRM, CISA) are an advantage. Experience in payments, fintech, or financial services organizations, with familiarity in card networks, merchant acquiring, or payment processing risk preferred. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, managing priorities across multiple initiatives and time zones.