Chief Risk Officer

Job Overview

Chief Risk Officer (CRO) – Sezzle Bank Location: Nevada / Remote Organization: Sezzle Bank (in formation) Employment Type: Full-time | Remote Reports To: President of Sezzle Bank and the Board Risk and Compliance Committee About Sezzle: With a mission to financially empower the next generation, Sezzle is revolutionizing the shopping experience beyond payments, blending cutting-edge tech with seamless installment plans that make shopping smarter and more accessible.

We're not just transforming payments; we're redefining how people discover, interact with, and purchase the things they love while driving real impact on merchant sales through increased conversions and higher order values.

Job Description

About Sezzle Bank (in formation): Sezzle Bank is a planned de novo national bank in formation, headquartered in Nevada and wholly owned by Sezzle Inc.

Key Responsibilities

• As we continue to shape the future of fintech and retail, we're building an innovative, dynamic team passionate about creating more than just a transaction but a truly unique shopping journey.
• If you're excited about breaking new ground in tech and building products that make a real difference for consumers and merchants alike, come join us at Sezzle.
• The Bank will serve as the regulated banking entity supporting Sezzle's financial product offerings and ancillary services, with a strategic focus on responsible lending, financial innovation, and exceptional customer experience.
• We are building a best-in-class team to stand up a safe, sound, and compliant institution from the ground up.
• About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Risk Officer to develop and maintain an effective, independent second-line risk management program for Sezzle Bank.
• The CRO will measure and manage credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk - with operational risk encompassing legal, compliance, and technology risk - as well as model-related risk across the Bank.
• Working with the Board and the Board Risk and Compliance Committee, the CRO will build the enterprise-wide risk governance framework that defines the Bank's risk culture, appetite, and limits, and will own the ongoing monitoring of these risks and of operational performance to ensure alignment with Board-approved policies and tolerances.
• What You'll Do: Risk Governance & Framework Define enterprise-wide risk management strategies, policies, and the risk appetite framework; work with the Board and the Board Risk and Compliance Committee to establish the Bank's risk culture, appetite, and limits.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Chief Risk Officer (CRO) – Sezzle Bank Location: Nevada / Remote Organization: Sezzle Bank (in formation) Employment Type: Full-time | Remote Reports To: President of Sezzle Bank and the Board Risk and Compliance Committee About Sezzle: With a mission to financially empower the next generation, Sezzle is revolutionizing the shopping experience beyond payments, blending cutting-edge tech with seamless installment plans that make shopping smarter and more accessible.
• The Bank will serve as the regulated banking entity supporting Sezzle's financial product offerings and ancillary services, with a strategic focus on responsible lending, financial innovation, and exceptional customer experience.
• About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Risk Officer to develop and maintain an effective, independent second-line risk management program for Sezzle Bank.
• What We Look For: 15–20+ years of banking or financial services experience, with significant time in risk management, credit, compliance, or audit.
• Extensive experience managing a risk organization in a regulated banking environment, including direct experience with federal banking regulators (OCC, FDIC, or Federal Reserve) and the examination process.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks, banking regulatory requirements, and second-line governance.
• Experience managing compliance, BSA/AML, OFAC, CRA, and cybersecurity risk programs.
• Strong communication skills with Board-level risk reporting experience.

Benefits and Perks

• Perks & Benefits: Unlimited PTO, volunteer hours and sabbatical Life, STD/LTD, medical, dental and vision insurance Highly discounted LifeTime gym membership 401k with match Collaborative fun co-workers The opportunity to join the fastest growing FinTech alongside a team of motivated and driven individuals Sezzle's Employee Privacy Policy: At Sezzle, we care about protecting your personal information.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

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