Risk Manager – Fintech

Mews

. Build and own Mews Financial Services' enterprise risk framework .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • NetherlandsSeniorLead💰 €83,000 - €150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in risk management within financial services, with a strong focus on designing and operating Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks and internal controls. Capable of providing pragmatic risk oversight and guidance while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering a risk-aware culture.

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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)Regulatory ComplianceInternal Control FrameworksRisk AssessmentAI/ML Systems

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementRisk AssessmentStress TestingQuantitative AnalysisInternal Controls DesignRisk-Based TestingIncident ManagementRegulatory ReportingFinancial Services Risk FrameworksProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationStakeholder EngagementPragmatic Decision-MakingCalm Under PressureTraining and Guidance

Tools & Technologies

AI/ML SystemsRisk Monitoring ToolsCompliance SoftwareIncident Management SystemsFinancial Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFintechPaymentsRegulatory LandscapeRisk Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and own Mews Financial Services' enterprise risk framework
Report directly to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
Own the ERM framework and risk appetite, including risk assessments, stress testing and Board reporting
Provide impartial risk oversight for new products, major changes and strategic initiatives
Act as a key contact for DNB and other regulators
Design and maintain internal controls across payments, safeguarding, liquidity, ICT, outsourcing and incident management
Run risk-based testing and monitoring
Follow up on incidents, control weaknesses and audit findings
Provide pragmatic risk advice supporting compliance and product and commercial delivery
Build risk culture through training, guidance and clear communication
Own production-grade AI/ML systems predicting churn risk, revenue leakage and customer health, ensuring models are governed, reliable and embedded in Finance, RevOps and Customer workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in risk management within financial services, fintech or payments
Strong understanding of the regulatory landscape
Hands-on experience designing and operating ERM and internal control frameworks
Background in fintech, payments or regulated financial services
Exceptional communication skills to translate complex risk and regulatory requirements into actionable guidance
Comfortable spending significant time with stakeholders and constructively questioning existing practices
Pragmatic and calm under pressure
Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
Ability to work autonomously, structure ambiguity and make sound judgments
Uses AI as a real part of the workflow

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited paid holiday
Participation in 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 more 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 options
Home office setup budget
Monthly work-from-home allowance
Claude tokens for automating workflows and building smarter ways of working
Location-dependent healthcare and retirement plans
Team events, socials and other local perks