Senior Team Lead Credit Risk

Build with us

Since 2004 weve had one clear goal: to make payments and money management effortless for every business in Europe.

Today more than 300000 companies use Mollie to get paid manage money and grow with products designed to be simple scalable and dependable.

With 950 Mollies across 14 locations we care deeply about autonomy and craft. So we work in small teams with real ownership and we trust you to make the right decisions.

Were building for the long term so we provide the tools you need processes you can rely on and a balanced work environment to help you do work youre proud of.

Sound like your kind of place Lets build together.

Your impact

Credit risk at Mollie isnt a back-office function its a core part of how we grow responsibly.

As Senior Teamlead Credit Risk youll lead a team of five analysts in making sharp well-reasoned decisions about merchant onboarding and portfolio health. Youll be the person who ensures were approving the right merchants at the right time with the right level of exposure - and that our existing portfolio stays aligned with our risk appetite as it evolves.

But this role is about more than maintaining whats already working. Mollie is expanding and youll be at the centre of that shift. Youll design and build the credit risk infrastructure - policies models processes - that makes it possible for us to confidently offer new financial products to our customers. That means building frameworks largely from scratch in a fast-moving environment where your decisions have real and lasting impact.

Youll report directly to the Monitoring Operations Lead and serve as the key point of contact on team performance portfolio status and strategic risk development. If youre energised by the idea of shaping something new - and youre hands-on enough to get into the details when it matters - this is the role for you.

What youll ship

• Full ownership of the existing merchant credit risk portfolio hitting all team SLAs for underwriting and periodic reviews and keeping portfolio quality sharp as merchant volumes grow.

• A detailed documented roadmap for the design and implementation of a new credit risk framework for Mollies new products built from the ground up.

• A smart scalable credit risk system that reduces friction in the customer lifecycle enabling faster approvals for good merchants without compromising risk standards.

• Clear performance and development plans for each member of the credit risk team with a focus on coaching growth and building long-term capability.

• Optimised assessment processes that leverage AI tooling to automate routine cases freeing the team to focus human effort where it matters most.

• Regular structured reporting to leadership on portfolio performance gaps and where strategic attention is needed.

What youll bring

• 5 years of people management experience with a track record of leading coaching and developing high-performing teams.

• Hands-on experience in both PSP and banking environments you understand how credit risk works differently across these contexts and can bridge the two.

• Proven expertise in credit model and policy development including building credit risk frameworks and scorecards from scratch.

• Strong stakeholder management skills youre comfortable working across sales operations and leadership and you know how to communicate risk clearly to different audiences.

• A hands-on operational mindset you dont just set direction you roll up your sleeves and get into the details when the situation calls for it.

• A genuine motivation to work in a fast-paced fintech environment and contribute to building new products this role is for someone whos energised by growth not slowed down by it.

Grow your way

At Mollie growth is personal. We believe everyone should have the chance to develop their skills explore new challenges and shape their career on their own terms.

Youll get regular feedback and performance reviews to support your development with fair and transparent salary reviews along the way. Many Mollies move into new roles or take on new projects to stretch themselves and we actively hire from within to help you take the next step.

No matter if youre aiming for promotion exploring a different career path or building new skills youll be supported with the tools trust and opportunities to grow your way.

Unlock your full potential and join us to eliminate financial bureaucracy.

If youre excited by the idea of building whats next for yourself and for thousands of businesses across Europe wed love to hear from you. Apply with your CV (in English) using the form below.

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AI at Mollie

We believe in Always Be Shipping and AI brings that philosophy to life across every team every role every day.

AI is core to how we build. It helps us move faster simplify work and make smarter decisions creating real impact for the businesses we serve. Were looking for people who are excited to use AI to shape the future of finance with us.

Required Experience:

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