Chief Risk Officer
Mercury, a fintech company, is seeking its first Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to establish and lead the company's risk management program. The CRO will be responsible for defining and implementing an enterprise-wide risk strategy and framework, ensuring the protection of customer data and technology assets, and aligning Mercury's operations with laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations. This role offers the opportunity to shape Mercury's risk culture and work closely with the Board and Risk Committee.
Key responsibilities include identifying emerging risks associated with new products, services, and markets, building scalable systems to consistently identify, assess, measure, monitor, and report risks, and translating complex risk topics into actionable insights for business leaders. The CRO will also support audit programs, ensure findings are addressed, and represent risk at the highest level within the company.
Ideal candidates should have proven leadership in risk management, with experience building or scaling enterprise risk programs in banking or financial services, particularly at the intersection of traditional finance and fintech innovation. A deep understanding of various risk disciplines, including credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks, is essential. Candidates should be comfortable engaging with regulators and have the ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
The total rewards package at Mercury includes a base salary ranging from $364,000 to $455,000, equity (stock options/RSUs), and benefits. Mercury's compensation and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using reliable compensation survey data. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
Mercury values diversity and belonging and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. The company fosters a culture of accountability, transparency, and trust, offering opportunities for professional growth and development.