About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Director de Gestión de Riesgos Financieros to lead their risk management functions on a fully remote basis. This senior role is essential for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across the organization, ensuring its stability and compliance with regulatory frameworks. The adecuado candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial markets, risk modeling, regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel III, SOX), and corporate governance. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust risk management policies and procedures, working closely with finance, legal, and operational departments. This position requires a proactive leader with exceptional analytical skills and a proven ability to manage complex financial risks in a dynamic global environment. Your expertise will be critical in safeguarding our client's assets and ensuring sound financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and implement a comprehensive financial risk management framework.
- Identify, assess, and monitor financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risk.
- Design and oversee stress testing and scenario analysis.
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Develop and manage risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Provide strategic advice to senior management on risk-related matters.
- Oversee the internal controls and audit processes related to financial risk.




- Collaborate with business units to integrate risk management into daily operations.
- Manage relationships with regulators and external auditors on risk matters.
- Lead and mentor a team of risk management professionals.

Requirements

- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial risk management, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
- Proven experience in leading risk management functions and developing comprehensive risk frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and risk modeling techniques.
- In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively manage remote teams and ensure high performance in a virtual setting.
- Experience with risk management software and tools is required.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CFA are highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers an attractive executive compensation package, including a competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and retirement plans. This is a fully remote position, providing exceptional flexibility and the opportunity to shape risk management strategies for a leading organization from anywhere. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

📌 Director de Gestión de Riesgos Financieros (Toluca de Lerdo)
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