Director, Commercial Risk Strategy

Airwallex

Director of Commercial Risk Strategy leading risk functions for Airwallex's commercial organization. Defining risk strategy and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

risk managementcredit riskportfolio riskpayments riskmerchant riskoperational riskconduct riskenterprise riskrisk frameworksdata literacy

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skills

Industry Keywords

commercial riskrisk strategygovernance forumsfront-office training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead the first line commercial risk function for Airwallex
Define the commercial risk strategy
Serve as primary interface between the commercial organisation, the CRO and risk teams
Design practical training and tools for front-office staff
Represent the commercial risk perspective in governance forums

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–12 years of risk management experience
Deep expertise in credit and portfolio risk, payments or merchant risk, operational and conduct risk, or enterprise risk
Proven track record of designing and implementing practical risk frameworks
Strong analytical data literacy
Exceptional communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Short-term and long-term disability
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
20 paid days of vacation
12 paid days of company holidays in a calendar year