Head of Global Risk

Posted:
1/25/2025, 2:03:29 AM

Location(s):
São Paulo, Brazil

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Jeeves is a groundbreaking financial operating system built for global businesses that provides corporate cards, cross-border payments, and spend management software within one unified platform. The company operates across 20+ countries including Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, the United Kingdom, across Europe, and the United States, and serves over 5,000 clients ranging from venture-backed startups to SMBs around the world. With a mission to empower businesses with more efficient and cost-effective financial solutions worldwide, Jeeves combines cutting-edge financial technology with exceptional team expertise to transform the business financial landscape. Jeeves has been recognized as one of The Information's 50 Most Promising Startups in 2023, as well as a Y Combinator Top Company 2021-2023 and won “Fintech of the Year" at the European Fintech Awards.

Since graduating from Y Combinator in 2020, Jeeves has successfully raised over $380 million and is backed by top world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, CRV, Tencent, Stanford University, Clocktower Ventures, and founders of more than 15 unicorns including David Velez (Nubank), Carlos Garcia (Kavak) and Sebastián Mejía (Rappi).

The Head of Global Risk is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the credit risk strategy, underwriting policies, and overall risk management across the organization’s global operations. This includes managing the end-to-end credit risk, specifically focusing on business lending activities and portfolio management in Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Colombia). This role will lead credit risk management strategies, optimize risk-adjusted returns, and maintain compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

The role will report to the CFO as well as work closely with senior leadership to ensure credit policies are aligned with the business objectives, while effectively managing credit risk across diverse markets and industries. The ideal candidate will balance strong credit acumen with a commercial mindset, driving top-line growth while managing risk.

Location: This role is based out of São Paulo, Brazil, and is a full-time position where it is required to come into our office in the Faria Lima area. #LI-Hybrid