Director, Risk - Brazil Operations

About the role

Worldpay is looking for a Risk Director for its Brazil operations, based in São Paulo on a hybrid basis, to join the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. The role is the primary responsibility for all Enterprise Risk matters locally, embedding risk accountability into business operations and supporting strategic objectives in a responsible and sustainable way.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders to address complex, country-specific issues, balancing risk and rewards in decision-making.
• Communicate with executive and senior leaders, and with the local regulator where required, on risk management topics.
• Assess potential risks using sound judgement within the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Monitor and escalate issues to relevant stakeholders, acting as a trusted escalation point.
• Present risk assessment results to the Brazil Board and other key governance forums.

Required profile

• Proven experience with risk management practices, including risk and controls evaluation.
• Experience preparing and delivering executive-level reports.
• Strong understanding of local risk management requirements across Brazil.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation, communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels of the organisation.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of merchant acquiring services and/or financial systems.
• Understanding of risk management requirements in other LATAM jurisdictions.
• Fluent English and Spanish.