UK Risk Director
WorldpayRemotePosted 28 April 2026
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Job Description
Are you ready to write your next chapter?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an experienced UK Risk Director to join our ever-evolving Global Risk Management Team and help us unleash the potential of every business.
What you'll own as the UK Risk Director
The primary responsibility of the Global Risk Management team is to support the strategic objectives of the business using your risk management expertise to ensure business objectives are achieved in a responsible and sustainable manner.
You will be the Risk Officer for our UK entities, and the single point of contact representing the Global Risk Management team. On a day-to-day basis, you will lead numerous initiatives and priorities while partnering with stakeholders both within the UK and across the company to identify and mitigate risk.
Significant activities include:
Partnering with key stakeholders to address complex local issues, considering and prioritising risk-reward decisions
Communicating effectively and professionally with UK Executives, Senior stakeholders, Independent Non-Executive Directors as well as engaging with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Exercising sound judgment in assessing potential risks; whilst working within the Global Risk Management Framework
Monitoring and escalating issues to the relevant stakeholders
Serve as an escalation point for all UK risk matters
Present risk assessment results to the UK Audit and Risk Committee and various other Risk forums
What you'll bring
Experience with sound risk management practices including evaluation of risk and controls
Experience of the local UK risk management requirements
Ability to effectively prioritise time to support business objectives
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders of all levels
Effective communication skills and attention to detail
Unmatched work ethic and strong sense of ownership
Ability to creatively solve problems and achieve company objectives
Added bonus if you have:
Knowledge of merchant acquiring services
Experience of Board level reporting
Knowledge of UK Risk Management requirements
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. May be required to hold certification or equivalent in area managed.
About the team
The Global Risk team works collaboratively with the business and throughout the company to mitigate risk while supporting responsible growth of Global Payments. We’re a diverse team with significant positive impact both internally and for our clients.
To learn more about our winning teams, check out our world-class teams that own it every day.
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What makes a Worldpayer
What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions and finding creative solutions to simplify the complex.
We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open and winning and failing as one.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. Apply now to write the next chapter in your career.
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