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Ouro is dedicated to delivering financial empowerment to millions of Americans, leveraging a proprietary payments technology platform that fuels its fintech product innovations. From prepaid, credit and debit account solutions, to digital account and money movement services, Ouro has a broad suite of products and technologies that deliver exceptional experiences for its customers and business partners across co-branded, white label and banking-as-a service verticals. Since its founding in 1999, Ouro products have helped millions of consumers nationwide, and processed tens of billions of dollars.
Present day: Legendary Austin fintech Ouro has opened a new chapter in its role as market maker with the return of its visionary founders Roy and Bertrand Sosa. The combined company meshes Ouro’s customer and partner portfolios, payments platform and innovations with the international footprint and money movement capabilities of Rêv Worldwide, the company the Sosas founded after Ouro. The reunion creates a revitalized financial services innovator on a mission to reimagine financial services for consumers around the world and to redefine the industry once again.
Ouro fosters a high-performance culture and we are building a unified platform and product suite capable of bringing financial mobility and freedom to consumers around the world despite differences in language, currency, culture, and geography.
Job Overview:
As the Director of Risk Management Solutions and 2LD (Second Line of Defense) Controls, you will be responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and oversight of 3rd party Risk Management Solutions and detective controls within our organization. You will play a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness of our Risk Management framework, including the design and adoption of 3rd-party solutions and robust detective controls to mitigate AML, Fraud, Credit and other types of risks. Your leadership will be instrumental in promoting a strong risk culture at Ouro and enhancing our resilience to emerging threats and challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Risk Solutions Strategy: Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the design, enhancement, and optimization of AML, Fraud and Credit Risk Management tools, aligning them with the organization's risk appetite and business objectives.
Third-Party Risk Solutions Monitoring and Governance: Establish robust monitoring processes and frameworks for 3rd-party Risk Management Solutions, ensuring their accuracy, reliability, and alignment with regulatory expectations and internal platform standards.
2LD Controls Strategy: Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of second line of defense controls to ensure the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Team Leadership: Manage a team of highly technical risk analysts and control specialists, providing direction, support, and mentorship to drive high performance and continuous improvement in Risk Management practices.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with senior management, business leaders, internal audit, compliance, and other key stakeholders to communicate Risk Management priorities, challenges, and opportunities and to foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
Risk Reporting and Communication: Develop and deliver comprehensive risk reports, presentations, and dashboards for executive leadership, board committees, and regulatory authorities, providing insights into key risk exposures, trends, and mitigation efforts.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed of regulatory developments and industry trends related to Risk Management and controls, ensuring that the Ouro’s practices and 3rd-party systems remain compliant and adaptable to evolving requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for process enhancement, automation, and innovation in 3rd-party Risk Management Solutions, driving efficiency gains, and enhancing Ouro’s ability to anticipate and respond to emerging risks.
Qualifications:
7+ years in Risk Management, with a focus on developing, implementing, and overseeing AML, Fraud and Credit Risk Management rules, solutions, and controls within Fintech or similar industry.
Strong leadership and managerial skills, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams in a complex and dynamic environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence individuals at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to Risk Management; professional certifications preferred.
Strategic mindset, with the ability to translate business goals and Risk Management objectives into actionable plans and initiatives.
Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving results, fostering innovation, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Hands-on experience configuring business rules in 3rd party AML, Fraud and/or Lending rules engines such as Actimize, IBM Safer Payments, GDS Link, Falcon, Blaze.
Proficiency in SQL or python or demonstrated aptitude in developing technical skills
BS in Economics, Math, Computer Science, or a related field
Additional Information:
This is a full-time position based in Austin, TX.
