Lead Credit Risk

Responsibilities

• Credit risk at Mollie isn't a back-office function - it's a core part of how we grow responsibly.
• What you'll ship
• Full ownership of the existing merchant credit risk portfolio - hitting all team SLAs for underwriting and periodic reviews, and keeping portfolio quality sharp as merchant volumes grow.
• A detailed, documented roadmap for the design and implementation of a new credit risk framework for Mollie's new products - built from the ground up.
• A smart, scalable credit risk system that reduces friction in the customer lifecycle, enabling faster approvals for good merchants without compromising risk standards.
• Clear performance and development plans for each member of the credit risk team, with a focus on coaching, growth, and building long-term capability.
• Optimised assessment processes that leverage AI tooling to automate routine cases - freeing the team to focus human effort where it matters most.
• Regular, structured reporting to leadership on portfolio performance, gaps, and where strategic attention is needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of people management experience, with a track record of leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Hands-on experience in both PSP and banking environments, you understand how credit risk works differently across these contexts and can bridge the two.
• Proven expertise in credit model and policy development, including building credit risk frameworks and scorecards from scratch.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, you're comfortable working across sales, operations, and leadership, and you know how to communicate risk clearly to different audiences.
• A hands-on, operational mindset, you don't just set direction, you roll up your sleeves and get into the details when the situation calls for it.
• A genuine motivation to work in a fast-paced fintech environment and contribute to building new products , this role is for someone who's energised by growth, not slowed down by it.
• Grow your way
• At Mollie, growth is personal. We believe everyone should have the chance to develop their skills, explore new challenges and shape their career on their own terms.
• You'll get regular feedback and performance reviews to support your development, with fair and transparent salary reviews along the way. Many Mollies move into new roles or take on new projects to stretch themselves, and we actively hire from within to help you take the next step.
• No matter if you're aiming for promotion, exploring a different career path or building new skills, you'll be supported with the tools, trust and opportunities to grow your way.
• Unlock your full potential and join us to eliminate financial bureaucracy.
• If you're excited by the idea of building what's next, for yourself and for thousands of businesses across Europe, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV (in English) using the form below.
• Want a peek behind the scenes? Check out what life at Mollie is really like.
• AI at Mollie
• We believe in Always Be Shipping, and AI brings that philosophy to life across every team, every role, every day.
• AI is core to how we build. It helps us move faster, simplify work and make smarter decisions, creati

Benefits

Additional Information

Build with us Since 2004, we've had one clear goal: to make payments and money management effortless for every business in Europe. Today, more than 250,000 companies use Mollie to get paid, manage money and grow - with products designed to be simple, scalable, and dependable. With 950+ Mollies across 14+ locations, we care deeply about autonomy and craft. So we work in small teams, with real ownership, and we trust you to make the right decisions. We're building for the long term, so we provide the tools you need, processes you can rely on, and a balanced work environment to help you do work you're proud of. Sound like your kind of place? Let's build together.

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