Payments Business Risk Manager

Responsibilities

• The role also involves leading cultural initiatives such as the education and upskilling of the business' risk culture / risk mindset, and establishing and maintaining effective risk governance.
• In addition to being technically strong, success in this role requires:
• A proven ability to influence and build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders from various functions, such as Product Owners, IT architects and other supporting business areas such as SMEs in Cyber, Compliance and Legal.
• A proactive, pragmatic, innovative and collaborative mindset to find the right risk management and compliance outcomes in a fast moving business environment
• Strong writing and communication skills
• The line manager of the role is the Head of Risk & Compliance, PagoNxt Payments Hub.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience incorporating management positions in Risk and Compliance, governance and control roles in the payments or related sectors e.g. Financial Services.
• Experience working with senior management, with knowledge and authority to effectively engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Ideally the experience should cover both 'Line 1' and 'Line 2' risk roles, i.e. experience in development and implementation of frameworks and methodologies, as well as hands-on identification and management of risks in the business.
• EDUCATION
• Degree level education, with relevant academic qualifications desirable.
• Recognised risk professional qualifications / certifications are beneficial but not a must, practical experience will be prioritised.
• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Up to date knowledge of payments services and technology
• Strong knowledge of best practices in risk management
• Experienced in developing and implementing risk frameworks and risk tools/methodologies
• Track record in interpreting and providing guidance on complex regulatory requirements, with good knowledge of regulations such as DORA, PSD II, GDPR, EBA Outsourcing, and other relevant supervisory statements desirable.
• Proven ability to learn and develop new knowledge and skills at the intersection of risk management and IT & Cyber topics
• Ability to contribute to the technical and personal development of Risk & Compliance team members and educate and upskill key stakeholders in the business
• OTHER INFORMAT

Benefits

Additional Information

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY PagoNxt Payments is Santander Group's global payments platform, focused on providing tailored financial infrastructure for companies, banks, and fintechs - both inside and outside the Santander ecosystem. With operations in over 10 countries, our mission is clear: to simplify payments and empower businesses through secure, flexible, data-driven technology. We operate on a cloud-native architecture designed to scale and adapt to the needs of global organizations. Our platform supports international transactions, FX, multi-currency accounts, regulatory compliance, and fraud prevention - all under a unified approach. PagoNxt Payments combines the agility of a fintech with the reliability of a global bank. With teams across Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, the UK , we are building the future of payments at global scale. If you want to be part of the next generation of financial solutions - this is the place. Imagine your future. Care for your career. Simplify your journey. This means you'll have the opportunity to build impactful solutions, grow with real development opportunities, and thrive in a culture that values well-being, inclusion, and clarity. We combine flexibility, autonomy, and global collaboration - so you can focus on what matters, connect with purpose, and shape what's next. You'll find space to grow, real opportunities to lead, and a culture where everyone belongs and contributes. Are you ready to be a Nxter?

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