Head of Risk, Payments

Location: Toronto
Department: Product and Engineering
Reports to: SVP of Product and Engineering

Build trust into the future of global payments

Veem helps businesses move money across borders with greater speed, visibility, and control. Serving more than 1.5 million users across 100+ countries, we’re building payment solutions for the real needs of SMB and mid-market businesses.

We’re also building for the long term. Veem has been profitable since 2020 while continuing to invest in its platform, global capabilities, and new financial products. That combination creates an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a growing fintech with the stability to think beyond the next quarter.

We’re looking for a Head of Risk, Payments to shape how Veem protects customers and the business as our products and reach evolve. You’ll set the strategic direction for risk management, fraud prevention, and compliance, working closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Data. You’ll help turn complex requirements into thoughtful, scalable controls that support secure payments and a smooth customer experience.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who enjoys setting direction and working across teams to make that direction real.

What you’ll do

Set and lead Veem’s risk, fraud-prevention, and compliance strategy across our payment products and global operations.
Build and improve risk frameworks, policies, controls, and escalation processes that can scale with the business.
Guide the company’s approach to AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud, customer and business verification, and data privacy risk.
Partner with Product and Engineering to bring risk controls into product design, payment flows, and internal systems.
Use data, automation, and compliance technology to strengthen risk detection and make controls more effective and scalable.
Advise on risk across payment products and rails, including cards, ACH, wires, and real-time payments.
Support growth into new markets by identifying relevant risks and helping teams understand jurisdiction-specific requirements.
Evaluate, select, and manage third-party vendors, including KYC, transaction monitoring, fraud, and sanctions technology providers.
Work with Operations, Legal, Product, Engineering, and Data to assess issues, manage escalations, and continuously improve controls.
Communicate risk priorities, decisions, and trade-offs clearly to senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

What you bring

10+ years of experience in risk, compliance, or fraud within payments, fintech, or financial services.
Leadership experience across risk and compliance programs for payment products, ideally in a global company

Why Join Us?
We are committed to driving innovation in FinTech:
We have disruptive technology and will continue to build new products with this in mind.
We are in a growth industry:
The global financial services world is booming and projections are that the boom will grow.
We reward hard work and initiative:
Everyone at Veem is eligible for a bonus to reward you for your effort and contributions.
We are growing and will continue to grow:
If you want your career to grow, this is the place to be.
You want to explore new ways of doing things:
You want to build on your use of AI on the job? Bring it on! So do we!

About the company

Veem provides a global payments platform designed for small to medium-sized businesses to send and receive international money. The system uses blockchain technology to make cross-border transfers more secure, transparent, and trackable, while simplifying the user experience through a single platform that connects with accounting software and banks. Transactions incur fees based on the amount and destination, with Veem earning revenue from transaction fees and partnerships with financial institutions and service providers. Veem differentiates itself by focusing on SMBs, offering clearer and often lower fees than traditional banks, and providing seamless accounting integrations and a global banking network. The company’s goal is to make global commerce easier by providing a simple, secure, and cost-effective way for businesses to pay and get paid around the world.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$99M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

June 2026 stablecoin cards expanded Veem into 200-plus countries and territories.
April 2026 Bridge launch unlocks programmable digital-dollar workflows for platforms.
March 2026 Visa virtual accounts deepen collections and disbursements across major markets.

What critics are saying

Stripe-owned Bridge and Payoneer compress Veem’s pricing power in 2026.
Stablecoin products increase compliance exposure across cards, wallets, and cross-border flows.
If Visa or Rain tightens terms, Veem loses key rails and product velocity.

What makes Veem unique

Visa-backed global virtual accounts across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Europe.
Veem bundles fiat, stablecoins, wallets, and cards into one cross-border stack.
More than 1.5 million users in 100-plus countries gives Veem real distribution.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Professional Development Budget
Home Office Stipend
Paid Sick Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

-3%

Associated Press

Jun 16th, 2026

Veem adds stablecoin support to virtual card program accepted in 200+ countries

Veem, a global payments platform, has expanded its Virtual Card programme to include stablecoin support, giving eligible non-US businesses access to USD-denominated virtual cards accepted at Visa merchants across more than 200 countries and territories. The platform integrates global payments infrastructure, fiat on-ramping, digital asset wallets and card spending. Businesses can receive funds, convert and store value through supported stablecoins or Veem's fiat network, and spend using USD virtual cards for expenses including software subscriptions, advertising and travel. The programme is supported by Veem's collaboration with Rain, which provides card issuing and stablecoin-enabled payment infrastructure. Veem serves more than 1.5 million users across over 100 countries and supports cross-border settlement in 80-plus currencies.

Newswire

Apr 22nd, 2026

Veem to launch stablecoin accounts and payments for global platforms and businesses, powered by Bridge.

Veem to launch stablecoin accounts and payments for global platforms and businesses, powered by Bridge. Veem launches stablecoin accounts and payments powered by Bridge, with integrated on-ramp and off-ramp capabilities for businesses moving funds globally. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 22, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Veem, a leading global payments platform, today announced it will launch stablecoin account and payment capabilities, powered by Bridge, a leading stablecoin infrastructure platform and a Stripe company. With Bridge, Veem enables global platforms and businesses to embed stablecoin workflows directly into their products, allowing customers to accept, hold, and move funds in digital dollars as part of their day-to-day financial operations. As stablecoin adoption accelerates, businesses are increasingly looking to use digital dollars in day-to-day operations. Faster settlement, 24/7 availability, and the ability to operate across borders without traditional banking constraints offer clear advantages, but integrating stablecoins into existing financial workflows remains complex. Veem will provide businesses with a unified framework for issuing and managing stablecoin-based accounts and payments. With integrated on-ramp and off-ramp capabilities and support for multiple assets, platforms can offer a consistent experience for managing funds across fiat and stablecoins. These workflows are supported by USDV, Veem's proprietary, closed-loop stablecoin infrastructure, designed to streamline how funds move within its network and support programmable cross-border payments. USDV is built on Bridge's custom stablecoin issuance platform, Open Issuance. As an early adopter of blockchain, Veem has spent over a decade building cross-border payment infrastructure while supporting digital asset settlement and compliance, creating a strong foundation for companies and platforms exploring stablecoin-based workflows. "We've been investing in blockchain as part of our cross-border infrastructure for years," said Marwan Forzley, CEO of Veem. "Working with Bridge allows us to extend that foundation by enabling platforms to offer stablecoin accounts and support movement between stablecoins and fiat within their existing payment experiences. USDV supports this by enabling more efficient, programmable movement of funds within our network." "Stablecoins are increasingly being used in real payment workflows, but platforms need simple ways to integrate them," said Zach Abrams, CEO of Bridge. "We're excited to power Veem's custom stablecoin capabilities, which are tailored to their business's needs and complement their existing fiat workflows." About Veem Veem is a global payments platform that enables businesses and financial service providers to move money worldwide. Trusted by more than 1.5 million users in over 100 countries, Veem supports cross-border settlement in 80+ currencies while helping organizations manage payables, receivables, and account-based payment flows. Capabilities include real-time disbursements, collections, wallets, card issuance, and local virtual bank accounts, supported by licensing and regulatory coverage in key markets. Learn more at www.veem.com About Bridge, a Stripe company Bridge is the leading stablecoin infrastructure platform for moving money globally. Businesses use Bridge to easily receive, store, convert, issue, and spend stablecoins, enabling them to serve new markets and move money faster and cheaper across borders. Bridge was acquired by Stripe in February 2025. Contact Information

Associated Press

Mar 30th, 2026

Veem expands Visa partnership to launch global virtual accounts across US, Canada, UK and Europe

Veem, a global payments platform, has expanded its partnership with Visa to launch virtual accounts enabling businesses to collect, hold and disburse funds across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. The solution leverages Visa Direct's global money movement network and Veem's multi-rail infrastructure. The offering provides businesses with verified local account details in multiple regions, creating a legitimate financial presence whilst maintaining international connectivity. Key features include dedicated local accounts issued under verified business identities, support for marketplace compliance requirements, and the ability to hold funds in multiple currencies. Trusted by over 1.5 million users in more than 100 countries, Veem supports cross-border settlement in over 80 currencies. The expansion aims to simplify international money movement for fintechs, marketplaces and exporters without the complexity of managing separate providers.

Newswire

Mar 30th, 2026

Veem expands partnership with Visa to launch Global Virtual Accounts for businesses.

Veem expands partnership with Visa to launch Global Virtual Accounts for businesses. Empowering businesses globally with localized account access in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Europe SAN FRANCISCO, March 30, 2026 (Newswire.com) - Veem, a leading global payments platform, has expanded its long-standing relationship with Visa, a world leader in digital payments. By leveraging Visa Direct's global money movement network, Veem is launching a new virtual accounts solution that enables businesses to collect, hold, and disburse funds across key geographies including the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Europe. The offering allows Veem customers to access localized account details through Veem's multirail infrastructure while maintaining international connectivity. Through this expanded collaboration, Veem enables businesses to open verified local account details in multiple regions, helping create a trusted financial presence in each geography while maintaining international connectivity through Veem's multi-rail infrastructure and Visa Direct's global money movement network. Key benefits include: Dedicated local accounts: Each business receives verified local account details issued in its own name, creating a legitimate financial presence in-market. Name matching and platform compliance: Local accounts are opened under verified business identities, supporting marketplace and payment partner requirements for legitimate payouts. Local credibility and trust: Merchants appear as local businesses to customers and partners in each supported region, increasing payment success rates and buyer confidence. Global reach: Funds collected in local accounts can be held in multiple currencies, converted, or withdrawn internationally through Veem's global network and Visa Direct's infrastructure. "Businesses shouldn't have to think about borders when it comes to money movement," said Marwan Forzley, CEO of Veem. "With Global Virtual Accounts, we're giving our customers localized financial infrastructure - no matter where they operate - so they can collect and disburse funds like a local company anywhere in the world." This expansion marks the next phase of Veem's long-standing collaboration with Visa, advancing the localization of global commerce and giving fintechs, marketplaces, and exporters embedded access to money movement capabilities across multiple regions - without the complexity of managing separate providers or compliance regimes. "Visa Direct is focused on helping businesses move money securely and efficiently across borders and collaborating with digital payments leaders like Veem helps further that mission," said Vira Platonova, Global Head of Visa Direct at Visa. "Working with Veem, we're helping more businesses access the tools they need to operate confidently in new regions." This launch builds on Veem's mission to simplify how businesses send and receive money worldwide, equipping them with modern financial infrastructure designed for speed, compliance, and scalability. About Veem Veem is a global payments platform that enables businesses and financial service providers to move money worldwide. Trusted by more than 1.5 million users in over 100 countries, Veem supports cross-border settlement in 80+ currencies while helping organizations manage payables, receivables, and account-based payment flows. Capabilities include real-time disbursements, collections, wallets, card issuance, and local virtual bank accounts, supported by licensing and regulatory coverage in key markets. Learn more at www.veem.com Contact Information Vanessa Rowe, Growth Marketing Manager [email protected] | +1 (613) 898-4644

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