North America Risk Officer

Job Description

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At Worldpay you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

About the team:

The Enterprise Risk Management team works collaboratively with the business and throughout the Company to mitigate risk while supporting responsible growth of Worldpay. We're a diverse team with the potential to have a significant positive impact both internally and for our clients.

What you will be doing:

The primary responsibility of the Enterprise Risk Management team is to embed risk accountability into the first line whilst supporting the strategic objectives using your risk management expertise to ensure business objectives are achieved in a responsible and sustainable manner. You will be the Risk Officer for our North America (NA) region and the single point of contact representing the Worldpay Enterprise Risk team. On a day-to-day basis, you will lead numerous initiatives and priorities while partnering with stakeholders both within the NA Region and across the company to identify and mitigate risk.

Significant activities include:

• Partnering with key stakeholders to address complex local issues, considering and prioritizing risk-reward decisions
• Communicating effectively and professionally with Executive and Senior stakeholders
• Exercising sound judgment in assessing potential risks; whilst working within the Enterprise Risk Management Framework
• Monitoring and escalating issues to the relevant stakeholders
• Serve as an escalation point
• Present risk assessment results to the NA Boards

What you bring:

• Experience with sound risk management practices including evaluation of risk and controls.
• Experience of the local risk management requirements of each jurisdiction
• Ability to effectively prioritize time to support business objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders of all levels.
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail
• Unmatched work ethic and strong sense of ownership
• Ability to creatively solve problems and achieve company objectives.

Added bonus if you have:

• Knowledge of merchant acquiring services
• Experience of Board level reporting
• Knowledge of local Risk Management requirements

What we offer you:

• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in the payment industry
• A work environment built on collaboration, flexibility, and respect
• A competitive salary and benefits
• A fantastic range of benefits designed to help support your lifestyle and well being

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EEOC Statement

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If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

Sourcing Model

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