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WiseCountry Risk Officer
Wise is seeking a Country Risk Officer to function as an India Chief Risk Officer within its second-line Risk Management Team in Hyderabad. This full-time, on-site…
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Wise is seeking a Country Risk Officer to function as an India Chief Risk Officer within its second-line Risk Management Team in Hyderabad. This full-time, on-site role operates under the APAC Risk team and reports directly to the Regional Head of Risk for South East Asia and South Asia. The position suits an experienced risk professional ready to drive the enterprise risk management framework at a local level while meeting…
Job Description
Wise is seeking a Country Risk Officer to function as an India Chief Risk Officer within its second-line Risk Management Team in Hyderabad. This full-time, on-site role operates under the APAC Risk team and reports directly to the Regional Head of Risk for South East Asia and South Asia. The position suits an experienced risk professional ready to drive the enterprise risk management framework at a local level while meeting regulatory standards in India.
The chosen candidate will act as the core risk partner for operations in India, guiding the implementation of global risk strategies tailored to the local market. Responsibilities include handling interactions with local regulators, driving risk and controls self-assessments, partnering with product teams on launches, and reporting directly to the local Board of Directors and the Regional Head of Risk.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the main risk partner for the business in India to develop and execute a tailored global risk strategy
- Deploy the Wise enterprise risk management framework, risk appetite, and policies locally to meet regulatory standards
- Handle local regulatory relationships and represent management during risk-related regulatory reviews
- Drive and review risk and controls self-assessments created by first-line functions and provide second-line evaluation
- Partner with product teams to embed risk insights into product modifications and new launches
- Investigate incidents to find root causes and impacts, and assist with remediation efforts
- Deliver risk updates directly to the Regional Head of Risk and the local Board of Directors
- Build risk awareness through training and communications for first-line teams during internal or regulatory audits
- Contribute to regional and global projects to guarantee local compliance and alignment with global risk tools
Requirements
- Minimum of eight years of experience in the payments or financial services industry
- Deep expertise in the local regulatory landscape of India
- Demonstrated background in building and applying comprehensive risk management frameworks
- Strong command of governance, risk reporting, and risk policy oversight
- Proven experience interacting with executive leadership, board members, and external regulators
- Extensive background in enterprise, operational, regulatory, or technology risk management
- Proven track record of project managing risk initiatives with strong business engagement
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located and is it remote?
This full-time role is located in Hyderabad and is on-site.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have at least eight years of experience in the financial services or payments industry, alongside deep knowledge of the local regulatory landscape in India and experience with risk management frameworks.
Who does this position report to?
This position reports to the Regional Head of Risk for South East Asia and South Asia.
Does the job posting state the salary?
No, the salary is not specified in the posting.
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