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Global Head of Risk

(LatAm role -- can sit in the US, or be LatAm based)

The Global Head of Risk is a senior executive responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s credit risk strategy, underwriting policies, and overall risk management across global operations, with a primary focus on business lending and portfolio management in Latin America. This role balances risk discipline with a business-enabling approach to drive sustainable growth while maintaining a strong risk framework.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a global credit risk strategy, balancing business growth with disciplined risk mitigation, particularly in Latin America.

• Lead and refine credit risk policies, underwriting frameworks, and risk appetite across corporate lending, trade finance, and structured finance.

• Oversee and optimize B2B underwriting processes, ensuring data-driven, analytically rigorous credit assessments.

• Enhance credit risk models and portfolio monitoring tools using advanced analytics to improve decision-making and identify growth opportunities.

• Drive innovation in underwriting methodologies, integrating alternative data, automation, and AI-driven assessments.

• Build and lead a high-performing global credit risk team with a hands-on “player/coach” leadership approach.

• Provide executive-level reporting on credit risk metrics, portfolio performance, and emerging risks.

• Partner with Capital Markets to enhance funding strategies, including structuring credit facilities and securitizations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.

• 10+ years in credit risk management, underwriting, and commercial lending, with a strong focus on B2B credit risk.

• 5+ years leading global credit risk teams, ensuring talent development and retention.

• Proven expertise in Latin American credit risk management, including regional financial markets and regulatory frameworks.

• Strong background in credit risk modeling, predictive analytics, and risk-adjusted pricing.

• Experience navigating global regulatory requirements, particularly in LATAM.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, balancing strategy with hands-on execution.