Risk Manager at Strivo Labs

Lead Enterprise Risk at Strivo Labs

At Strivo Labs, we are passionate about helping businesses scale with speed and precision. Specializing in end-to-end digital solutions—from custom design and MVP development to automation and content creation—we empower modern companies to thrive in a competitive landscape. To support our continued expansion, we are currently seeking an experienced and highly analytical Risk Manager to lead the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks across our fintech operations.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding the company’s financial health, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and reputation while supporting sustainable business growth. You will collaborate closely with Product, Credit, Compliance, Operations, Technology, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams to develop and implement a robust enterprise risk management framework aligned with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Risk Management: Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company’s risk management framework, policies, and procedures. Maintain and update the enterprise risk register and risk appetite framework.
• Credit & Lending Risk: Evaluate and monitor credit risk exposures across lending and BNPL portfolios, analyzing performance, default trends, delinquency rates, and loss metrics to recommend risk-based strategies.
• Operational Risk: Establish controls to minimize operational losses, investigate process failures, monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), and ensure timely reporting.
• Fraud Risk Management: Develop and implement fraud prevention and detection strategies, monitor transaction patterns, and collaborate with Technology and Security teams to strengthen fraud monitoring.
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, work with Compliance teams on audits, and monitor regulatory developments.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Management: Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for Executive Management and Board Committees to support strategic decision-making.
• Business Continuity & Resilience: Support the development and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP).

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
• Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive experience in Risk Management, Credit Risk, Enterprise Risk, Audit, or Compliance within a Fintech, Digital Lending, Banking, Financial Services, or Payment Services environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of ERM frameworks, credit risk assessment, fraud risk management, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, or similar analytical tools, and familiarity with AML/CFT controls.
• Certifications (Preferred): CRMP, FRM, PRM, CIA, CFA, or relevant compliance/governance certifications.

Compensation

The salary budget for this role depends on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.

Method of Application

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to careers@strivolabs.com with the subject line "Risk Manager Application - [Your Name]".