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Why this role exists
You’ll be partnering directly with a highly strategic Chief Risk Officer (20+ years experience) who operates at altitude — focused on vision, commercial outcomes, and where the business is going next.

We are working with a high-growth fintech as our client located in the Sydney CBD to identify a trusted operator and strategic thought partner. Someone who can:

• Translate strategy into execution
• Bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex initiatives
• Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the Risk function

The opportunity
You will sit at the centre of the Risk function — owning execution, driving alignment, and ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered. This is a high-impact, high-trust role with exposure across:

• Executive leadership
• Cross-functional teams
• External stakeholders (e.g. regulators, credit bureaus)

You’ll take complex ideas and turn them into clear plans, structured programs, and real outcomes. Does this sound like YOU?

Strategy -> Execution

• Translate the CRO’s vision into actionable initiatives and delivery plans
• Drive key strategic programs (e.g. automation, process redesign, underwriting improvements)
• Ensure alignment between risk strategy and broader commercial priorities

Own the engine room

• Run the day-to-day operations of the Risk function
• Bring structure, prioritisation, and clarity across multiple initiatives
• Diagnose friction points and drive solutions to accelerate delivery

Program & transformation leadership
Lead & collaborate in cross-divisional initiatives and turn ambiguity into clear execution roadmaps including:

• Automation of decisioning
• Process redesign across application → approval journeys
• Organisational transformation as the business scales

Executive partnership

• Act as a proxy for the CRO in forums and decision-making
• Prepare high-quality materials (slides, insights, reporting) for exec and board audiences
• Engage in rigorous, constructive debate with senior stakeholders

Governance & coordination

• Oversee reporting, dashboards, and governance cadence
• Coordinate with regulators, though limited day-to-day involvement
• Manage key external relationships (credit bureaus, partners)

What we’re looking for
We’re not looking for a traditional risk specialist. We’re looking for someone who can think, structure, challenge, and execute.

Ideal background

• Management consulting or strategy & operations roles
• Experience working closely with senior executives
• Exposure to transformation, operations, or program delivery
• Financial services experience is helpful — but not essential

Capabilities that matter

• Exceptional problem-solving and clarity of thought
• Ability to turn complex ideas into structured plans
• Strong communication — especially via slides and storytelling
• High attention to detail and operational discipline
• Confidence to challenge, debate, and influence at senior levels
• Hands-on day to day delivery!

You’ll thrive if you:

• Enjoy turning ambiguity into action
• Are comfortable operating as a “right hand” to a senior leader
• Can balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution
• Have the resilience and pragmatism to operate in a fast-moving environment

The bottom line
This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you will:

1. Operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and leadership
2. Be the force multiplier for a senior executive
3. Shape how a high-growth fintech scales its risk function

If you’re looking for a role where you can drive real impact, influence at the top table, and build something meaningful, I’d love to speak. Please apply or reach out kylie.saunders@worktrybe.com for a confidential conversation.
  
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