Senior Risk Officer

ABOUT STARPAY CORPORATION

Starpay Corporation is a Philippine financial institution founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pasig City, Metro Manila. Licensed and regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as an Electronic Money Issuer (EMI) and operator of payment systems, Starpay is committed to advancing digital financial inclusion and providing accessible financial services to unbanked and underbanked communities.

As we continue to grow across Fintech, Electronic Money Issuance, and Remittance, we are looking for a Senior Risk Officer to strengthen our Risk Management Department.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Risk Officer will support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Company's risk management framework, with direct exposure to enterprise risk, operational risk, regulatory requirements, governance, and business continuity.

Reporting directly to the OIC/Head of Risk Management, the role will serve as a key second-in-command within the department and will take ownership of assigned risk programs, assessments, reporting, and regulatory initiatives.

The ideal candidate has hands-on risk management experience, preferably within a BSP-supervised financial institution, with EMI, payments, fintech, or banking experience strongly preferred.

Reports to: OIC/Head of Risk Management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Risk Management

• Support and improve the Company's Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Maintain risk registers, issue logs, risk assessments, and risk trackers.
• Lead or coordinate RCSA/RSA and other risk assessment activities.
• Monitor KRIs, emerging risks, control gaps, and remediation plans.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and Management presentations.
• Coordinate with business units on risk identification, mitigation, and monitoring.

Regulatory & Governance

• Support compliance with applicable BSP regulations and risk management requirements.
• Assist with BSP examinations, regulatory reviews, and required submissions.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit, External Audit, Compliance, and other control functions.
• Track audit and regulatory findings through resolution.
• Support risk-related committees, meetings, and governance activities.

Operational Risk & Resilience

• Assess operational, technology, third-party, and other business risks.
• Support BCP/DRP development, testing, and monitoring.
• Review processes and controls and recommend practical improvements.
• Support risk assessments for new products, systems, processes, and vendors.

Department Support

• Take ownership of assigned risk projects and initiatives.
• Provide guidance to business units on risk management practices.
• Support risk training and awareness activities.
• Assist the OIC/Head of Risk Management in strengthening the Company's overall risk framework.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, Accounting, IT, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant Risk Management experience.
• Experience in a BSP-supervised financial institution is strongly preferred.
• EMI, payments, fintech, banking, or regulated financial services experience is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in ERM, operational risk, risk assessments, KRIs, and risk reporting.
• Familiarity with BSP regulations, internal controls, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with audits, BSP examinations, BCP/DRP, or IT risk is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Strong professional judgment, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Willing to work onsite in Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

WHY JOIN STARPAY?

• Take a key role in strengthening risk management in a growing fintech company.
• Work directly with the OIC/Head of Risk Management and Management.
• Gain exposure to ERM, Operational Risk, IT Risk, BCP/DRP, Governance, and BSP regulatory requirements.
• Work within a BSP-regulated financial institution and gain practical financial services risk experience.
• Help strengthen the Company's risk framework, controls, and governance.
• Grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced Fintech environment.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person