Risk & Governance Lead(Fintech/Payments)
Black Pen RecruitmentJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Black Pen Recruitment, headquartered in Cape Town, is a leading specialist agency serving the fintech and cryptocurrency sectors across Africa and beyond. Since 2012, the firm has built a robust talent pool of over 120,000 candidates and partnered with more than 180 clients—from startups to multinational corporates—to place top-tier professionals in roles that drive innovation. Their distinctive advantage lies in deep industry focus, a network of internationally trained recruiters, and a strategic presence in Malta that expands their reach into e‑commerce, digital banking, SaaS, tech, and travel markets. Black Pen’s culture of excellence and dedication positions it as a trusted partner for companies looking to grow their teams with the right expertise.
Job Description
Our client is a leading financial infrastructure platform focused on enabling seamless, secure digital payments across Africa. The company is committed to expanding financial access, improving transaction reliability, and helping businesses scale their digital payment capabilities across multiple markets.
Requirements
- Proven experience in risk management, ideally within financial services, fintech, or another regulated industry.
- Solid understanding of risk management frameworks and corporate governance structures.
- Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills - confident in presenting to senior leadership and boards.
- Regulatory reporting experience is essential.
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in risk management within the financial services, banking or payment industry.