Risk Director

Risk Strategy Director

£165,000

London - Hybrid working

Harnham are working with a fast-growing lending fintech organisation hiring a Risk Director to lead analytical decision making and shape risk strategy across a rapidly expanding business division.

THE COMPANY

• A high growth, mission driven business working within the fintech space.
• Backed by major global investors and recognised for its sustainable model and industry impact.
• Focused on scaling responsibly while developing innovative products and expanding across new markets.

THE ROLE

A strategic leadership position responsible for driving growth through risk analytics, shaping commercial decisions, and leading a high performing strategy team. You will work closely with senior leadership to define priorities, support new product launches, and develop longterm strategies.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in:

• Leading a team focused on driving growth through analytical risk insights.
• Partnering cross functionally on new product and partnership launches.
• Working with senior leadership to align on strategy and commercial priorities.
• Building and motivating a strategy and analytics team.
• Remaining hands-on with technical work, using data to inform key decisions.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years in an analytically focused decision making role.
• Strong background within credit or fraud related environments.
• Proficient in SQL, capable of generating complex data driven insights.
• Ability to bring clarity to ambiguous problems using varied data sources.
• Experience leading and developing high performing analytical teams.

THE BENEFItS

• Stock options and performance driven progression.
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility and collaboration.
• Generous leave package with full flexibility on how days are used.
• Learning and development budget to support professional growth.
• Additional wellbeing, family-support, and lifestyle benefits.

THE PROCESS

• Talent screening
• Hiring manager interview
• Take home technical task
• On-site interviews
• Final stage

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest via the apply link on this page.