Chief Risk Officer at Mercury | Remote or Various Locations

Arthur C. Clarke once stated, “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” At Mercury, we strive to provide a magical experience to our clients who depend on us for their banking and financial workflows. However, this magic is underpinned by a robust framework—effective risk management is vital to ensuring Mercury remains safe, resilient, and deserving of our customers’ trust. As Mercury’s inaugural Chief Risk Officer, you will be responsible for establishing the vision for risk management within the organization. You will develop and lead a comprehensive program that assesses, monitors, and manages credit, market, financial, and operational risks across the company. Collaborating with our Board and Risk Committee, you will help define Mercury’s risk culture, appetite, and limits, ensuring our daily operations align with these standards. Note: Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services are provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC. Your responsibilities will include: Establishing the vision for risk at Mercury by defining and leading our enterprise-wide risk strategy and framework. Protecting our platform by ensuring customer data and technological assets are secured, with clear and consistent communication to the Board. Identifying emerging risks, particularly those related to new products, services, and markets, and assisting teams in navigating them. Ensuring our strategies and operations comply with laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations. Designing and implementing scalable systems to consistently identify, assess, measure, monitor, and report risks across the organization. Collaborating with business leaders to translate complex risk topics into actionable insights that inform sound decision-making. Enhancing accountability by supporting our audit programs and ensuring that findings are addressed while embedding improvements into our workflows. Acting as the primary contact for risk communication with the Mercury Board and its Risk Committee. Successful candidates will likely possess the following qualifications: Demonstrated leadership in risk management, having built or scaled enterprise risk programs in banking or financial services, ideally at the intersection of traditional finance and fintech innovation. Comprehensive knowledge across risk disciplines—ranging from credit and market risks to liquidity and operations—enabling you to design practical frameworks that work effectively. Experience in navigating complex regulatory environments and the ability to create a culture of risk awareness and compliance.

About Mercury: Mercury is an innovative financial technology company dedicated to developing cutting-edge banking solutions for ambitious businesses. Since our inception as a startup banking platform, we've evolved significantly, now managing tens of billions in deposits. We are excited to announce our next venture: pursuing a de novo bank charter to operate as a fully licensed bank. This is a pivotal moment in our journey. As we transition from fintech to a fully operational bank, we are focused on constructing institutional-grade accounting systems from the ground up. This foundational work begins with this role. Note: Mercury operates as a fintech company and is not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services are provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., both members of FDIC. The Role: As the Bank Controller, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you will take charge of the accounting function for Mercury's banking operations. This is a key leadership position where you will establish the policies, processes, systems, and team necessary for Mercury to function as a fully regulated and insured depository institution. You will be at the crossroads of technical accounting, regulatory compliance, and operational development. This is not a role for those looking to maintain existing functions; it is for those who aspire to architect and innovate while collaborating closely with our Engineering and Product teams. What You'll Do: Bank Accounting Infrastructure Craft and implement the Chart of Accounts, general ledger structure, and subledger architecture for the bank entity, ensuring alignment with call report and regulatory reporting requirements. Establish bank-specific accounting policies related to investment securities (ASC 320/326), loan accounting, interest income accruals, ALLL/ACL methodology, and fee recognition. Develop the bank's financial closing processes and reconciliation frameworks. Regulatory and Call Report Compliance Lead the preparation of FFIEC Call Reports (FFIEC 031/041), FR Y-9C, and other regulatory financial submissions on a quarterly basis. Act as the primary accounting subject matter expert during regulatory examinations (OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve), addressing examiner queries and managing remediation items. Implement and maintain the bank's accounting policy manual in conformity with GAAP, regulatory guidelines, and safety standards. Collaborate with Treasury on ALM reporting, liquidity coverage ratios, and interest rate risk disclosures. Financial Reporting and Controls Design comprehensive financial reporting frameworks and monitor internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance. Oversee the preparation and analysis of the bank's financial statements, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulatory standards.

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The electrical grid may not be glamorous, but it is the backbone of our modern world, powering homes, hospitals, factories, and entire cities. At Mercury, we understand the importance of infrastructure that is stable, meticulously regulated, and resilient. When it functions flawlessly, it goes unnoticed; when it falters, everything grinds to a halt. Our Domestic Wires team is integral to Mercury's mission. We are responsible for developing secure, compliant, and dependable domestic wire transfers, enabling businesses to transfer substantial amounts of capital with precision and confidence. The systems we create must strike a balance between speed and safety, scalability and stringent controls, as well as product adaptability and regulatory compliance. As a Senior Engineer, you will be at the heart of Mercury’s money movement platform. You will design and enhance high-reliability systems, shape technical strategies, collaborate with product, risk, and banking teams, and mentor fellow engineers as we expand. This role presents a chance to work on infrastructure where durability, transparency, and sound judgment are as crucial as speed. Note: Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services are provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.

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Since the advent of the Fast Fourier Transform in 1965, the analysis of complex signals such as radio waves and images has transformed dramatically. At Mercury, we leverage advanced technologies to streamline the review of customer applications without sacrificing quality. Our Risk Onboarding team serves as the first line of defense against money laundering and financial crimes, developing innovative systems to ensure our clients are who they claim to be and that we can conduct business with them securely.We are dedicated to providing an unparalleled banking experience for startups, focusing on creating a safe and effective environment that caters to the needs of our customers, administrators, and regulators alike.Note: Mercury is a fintech company and not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services are provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., both Members FDIC.

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