Fintech Operations Risk Manager

Role purpose

A strategic role responsible for managing risk operations across two in house global fintech products (weather index based and commodity price protection solutions), focusing on risk transfer processes, product innovation, and operational excellence in agricultural risk management solutions

Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end risk transfer processes for commodity and weather protection products

• Manage ISDA agreements and legal documentation with counterparties

• Oversee system configurations and operational workflows for both platforms

• Originate new risk mitigation solutions across weather and commodity price hedging

• Index preparation, simulations to define optimal hedging windows, system configurations working closely with third party risk takers

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications

• Manage integration with third-party risk takers for pricing and execution

• Define and track product KPIs and success metrics

• Identify and evaluate new risk mitigation solutions and opportunities

• Drive product innovation and continuous improvement

• Ensure platform stability and operational efficiency

• Interface with treasury teams and insurance partners

Critical Knowledge/skills/experience

• Masters degree in Finance, Risk Management, Agricultural Economics, or related field

• 8-10+ years experience in risk management, derivatives trading, or agricultural commodities

• Strong understanding of agricultural markets and commodity pricing

• Knowledge of API integrations

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Understanding of weather / commodity data systems and parametric insurance concepts

• Experience with Agile methodologies and SCRUM is a plus

Critical leadership capabilities

• Ability to navigate complex market dynamics across commodity and weather risks

• Forward-thinking approach to product innovation and risk solutions

• Capacity to translate strategic vision into operational excellence

• Adaptability in managing evolving regulatory and market environments

• Cultural sensitivity in managing stakeholders across regions

• Effective communication across different business cultures

• Thought leadership in agricultural risk management

• Deliver consistent high-quality execution