Business Risk Manager (Payments)

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products - including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more - help our 75+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Risk at Revolut operates across all functions, products, and regions to monitor front-line performance and ensure the business operates safely. They’re among the first to be involved in new initiatives, from tech to customer support.

We’re looking for a Business Risk Manager to manage the risk and control environment for our Core Payments team. You’ll partner with Operations, Product, Engineering, and Risk teams to proactively identify and mitigate business risks while strengthening controls.

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What you'll be doing

Partnering with Core Payments leadership to identify, assess, and proactively manage business and operational risks

Promoting a proactive risk culture by embedding risk awareness into day-to-day decision-making and operations

Performing risk assessments for new products, payment flows, operational processes, and strategic initiatives

Designing, implementing, and continuously improving risk controls, governance frameworks, and monitoring processes

Investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and working cross-functionally to implement sustainable solutions that prevent recurrence

Challenging existing processes, identifying control gaps, and recommending practical improvements that balance customer experience, operational efficiency, and risk

Collaborating closely with Operations, Product, Engineering, and Compliance teams to ensure risks are understood and effectively managed

Developing meaningful risk metrics and dashboards to provide leadership with clear visibility into key risk areas and emerging trends

Supporting strategic projects involving payment schemes, banking partners, central banks, and clearing systems

What you'll need

7+ years of experience in business risk management, operational risk, enterprise risk, or a similar risk-focused role within financial services, fintech, or banking

Solid problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and develop practical, risk-based solutions

A proactive mindset with a track record of identifying risks early and implementing preventative controls

Demonstrated ownership and the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, global environment

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior leaders

Expertise in designing, implementing, or improving risk frameworks, controls, and governance processes

Nice to have

Experience within payments, banking operations, or financial infrastructure

Knowledge of payment schemes, such as SEPA, SWIFT, Faster Payments, ACH, or other domestic/international payment rails

Experience working in a high-growth fintech or technology-driven environment

Familiarity with payment processing, clearing, or settlement operations

Compensation range

Poland: PLN28,000 - PLN31,100 gross monthly*

Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process

Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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Notice: This is a remote position based in Spain.