Global Risk Officer

SeniorHybrid
CompanyNayax
LocationIsrael
CategoryOperations & Business
DepartmentLegal & Compliance
SenioritySenior
WorkplaceHybrid
Posted2026-09-17
Viacomeet

Description

Join us at Nayax, a global fintech leader (NASDAQ; TASE: NYAX) revolutionizing the world of cashless payments, consumer engagement, and business management solutions. With more than 1,200 employees across 12 offices worldwide. At Nayax, you’ll be part of a diverse and innovative community where your work makes a real impact and helps shape the future of payments.

Nayax is looking for a skilled and experienced Global Risk Officer to join the company. In this role, you will lead the design and establishment of a comprehensive risk management framework for a global leading fintech group. You will assess, evaluate, and manage risks across the business, building a risk function, establishing risk policies and procedures, providing actionable insights to senior leadership and fostering a culture of risk awareness.

The Global Risk Officer will report to the Chief Legal Officer.

Your key responsibilities will include

  • Analyze current risks and identify potential risks affecting the company.
  • Create and draft risk assessments, including a global EVRA.
  • Create and draft risk policies, procedures and indicators.
  • Lead the risk management for the global group, across all verticals, lines of business and territories in which the group operates.
  • Establish tailored risk management processes for unique lines of business, including advanced financial services, credit issuance, crypto related services, and more.
  • Manage the company’s risk tolerance levels and implement measures to align with those thresholds.
  • Deliver tailored risk reports to different stakeholders, including: management, Board of Directors.
  • Build a risk-aware culture by providing training and support across the organization.

What Makes You a Great Fit

  •  5-10 years proven experience managing the risk function in an organization, or similar role in risk management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, Industrial Management, or a related field.
  • Ability to work independently, with an entrepreneurial, "founder", hands-on mentality.
  • Ability to manage a substantial function in a global corporation and lead projects from planning to execution.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Experience working within a large, complex global organization.
  • Great communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience the fintech industry — strong advantage.

What Makes This Role Exciting

  • You will have the opportunity to manage the risk function in a global fintech leader, and build and design risk management frameworks.
  • You’ll work in a dynamic, multinational, highly innovative environment.
  • You’ll have a high-impact role that directly contributes to the organization’s success.