Head of Risk

Job Description

• Your expertise in risk management will directly impact the firm's ability to navigate the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency markets, protect our clients' assets, and maintain our reputation as a trusted and reliable partner in the industry. You will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and compliance of our operations. • Collaborate with senior management to manage key risks, provide analysis, and highlight risk exposures and performance metrics. • Refine the firm’s comprehensive risk management framework for digital asset trading, custody, and settlement activities. • Manage a team of risk professionals across the globe. • Conduct ongoing risk assessments to monitor market volatility, liquidity, counterparty exposure, and regulatory compliance. • Implement risk measurement methodologies, set risk appetite thresholds, and develop monitoring tools. • Coordinate cross functionally with business units to refine risk controls and support new product development. • Foster relationships with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and auditors to ensure compliance. • Lead incident response and crisis management efforts. • Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to adapt strategies. • Analyze crypto assets and investment strategies for potential risks and vulnerabilities. • Develop risk mitigation strategies and evaluate investment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in finance or related field required; master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) preferred. • Experience: 10+ years in risk management, preferably in financial services, with exposure to cryptocurrency markets. Prior institutional brokerage firm experience is highly preferred. • Deep understanding of cryptocurrency markets: Strong knowledge of digital asset trading, custody, and settlement processes, including associated risks and challenges. • Risk management expertise: Proven track record in developing and implementing risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures. Experience with quantitative risk measurement is essential. • Regulatory knowledge: Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and requirements for digital asset trading platforms. Experience in managing relationships with regulators is highly preferred. • Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze complex risk scenarios, identify vulnerabilities, and develop effective risk mitigation strategies. Strong attention to detail and critical thinking under pressure. • Strong communication and leadership skills: Excellent verbal and written communication; able to present risk-related information to senior management and external stakeholders. Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Overtime compensation (when applicable) • Relocation assistance (if applicable) • Performance-linked bonus • Paid time off (including sick time) benefits • Paid Company holidays • Participation in the Company’s equity and 401k retirement plan • Competitive employee health, dental, and vision benefits each subject to the terms and conditions of the governing plan documents and Company policies.