Head of Risk - Remote UKEUR
Head of Risk - Remote UKEUR
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The Original Bitcoin Exchange
Inspired by Bitcoins vision of financial freedom we are committed to empowering individuals to transact and connect seamlessly across the globe. From the early days of the Bitcoin revolution our mission has been to champion freedom through innovative reliable and accessible technologyensuring that everyone everywhere has the tools to participate in a truly open and borderless world.
We are driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and financial empowerment. By prioritizing education and delivering a cuttingedge platform we enable users to seamlessly buy hold and trade digital assets with confidence. As the digital asset landscape rapidly evolves we stay aheadoffering stateoftheart trading services that empower both individuals and global liquidity providers. Our forwardthinking agile approach ensures that financial freedom is not just a vision but a reality for all.
Our team composed of visionary individuals with practical expertise focuses on crafting solutions to the markets toughest challenges. Despite our global presence and impact we maintain a small technologyfocused core fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
We value integrity and autonomy empowering our team to contribute from concept to launch. Driven by a passion for lifelong learning and a commitment to advancing freedom we prioritize highcaliber products and services with a proven track record of innovation that draws on the dexterity of our teams.
Why join us:
Innovation
At Bitfinex we merge technology and skill to create an environment where your involvement isnt just appreciatedits pioneering the future and pushing boundaries in finance. Our culture values bold creativity a passion for technology and a deep belief in Financial Freedom.
Flexibility & Global Reach
We believe in trust autonomy and resultsour team operates remotely ensuring you work from anywhere while collaborating with some of the best talents across the world. We thrive on innovation autonomy and breaking new ground.
FastPaced & Impactful
Much like the crypto industry itself our projects move fast break new ground and make an impact. Your contributions reach our global audience shaping the narrative of a decentralised future.
A Team that Thrives on Collaboration
We blend seasoned experts with fresh creative minds ensuring constant innovation mentorship and a dynamic work environment that keeps you at the forefront of achieving your goals. We see integrity and standing up for what is right as the most important qualities.
Grow with the Best
At Bitfinex were committed to continuous learningwhether through technological advancements creative workshops or mentorship from leading professionals in the industry.
Were looking for:
The Head of Risk (HOR)
To lead the development and of an enterprisewide risk strategy that supports innovation operational integrity and regulatory excellence in a rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem.
Your DaytoDay:
Reporting directly to the CEO the HRO owns the full spectrum of risk oversight and is responsible for identifying assessing quantifying and managing the risks (other than AML Compliance Risks) facing the organisation. These include financial risks such as credit market and liquidity risk together with operational risks such as fraud cybersecurity and technology risks.
Bring deep experience in navigating complex financial systems a command of emerging risks in blockchain and crypto markets and a proven ability to lead through ambiguity.
As a transformative leadership role with enterprisewide impact you will not only safeguard the companys risk posture but also enable its continued innovative expansion across products geographies and regulatory regimes. The Head of Risk will serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team shaping strategic decisions engaging with regulators and stakeholders and building a resilient risk culture that supports longterm growth.
Responsibilities include:
Provide visionary leadership in designing and institutionalising a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework ensuring it is dynamic forwardlooking and fully integrated into the organisations strategic planning and operational .
Act as a trusted advisor to Senior Management and the Board of Directors on all riskrelated matters (with the exception of AML Risk) articulating the firms risk profile emerging threats and mitigation strategies with clarity precision and authority.
Drive the development and oversight of market credit and liquidity risk frameworks ensuring robust risk identification realtime exposure management and alignment with evolving trading activities treasury practices and capital adequacy objectives.
Oversee the enterprisewide operational risk architecture embedding strong internal controls across key functions such as custody wallet infrastructure customer onboarding payments and service operations with a relentless focus on resilience and efficiency.
Champion a proactive approach to technology and cyber risk management collaborating closely with engineering infrastructure and cybersecurity leadership to ensure system integrity data protection and business continuity in a highvelocity environment.
Partner with Legal Compliance and Licensing to anticipate and navigate regulatory developments globally ensuring riskinformed compliance strategies licensing readiness and sustainable scalability across jurisdictions and product lines.
Lead the development of sophisticated risk analytics and reporting capabilities delivering timely actionable intelligence to senior stakeholders through automated dashboards scenario planning and stress testing frameworks.
Serve as the Senior Management sponsor for incident response postmortem reviews and crossfunctional lessonslearned processes ensuring accountability transparency and continuous improvement across the risk lifecycle.
Build and inspire a highimpact risk organisation fostering a culture of ownership agility and excellence while serving as a visible leader and change agent across the companys global footprint.
CrossFunctional Relationships incl.:
Senior Management and Leadership including the CCO CFO COO CEO CTO CISO CIO (Chief Investment Officer) VP Head of Licensing Director of Finance.
Internal / external Legal Counsel.
Head of Internal Audit / external audit partners.
Regulators.
Industry Peers.
Benefits:
Flexible Work & RemoteFriendly Culture
Mentorship & Growth
Competitive Pay
Career Development Opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Learning & Knowledge Sharing
TeamBuilding Activities
Social activities (online & inperson)
Ready to join us in bringing Financial Freedom to all
If youre a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology knowledge and innovation we want to hear from you!
Important Disclaimer:
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
Bitfinex is committed to providing equal opportunities to all personnel and applicants. We firmly condemn and prohibit any form of direct or indirect discrimination or harassment based on race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other legally protected characteristic.
This commitment applies at every stage of the employment relationship including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination transfers and leaves of absence.
Job requirements
Knowledge and Skills
10 years of experience in risk management with at least 3 years in a leadership role within fintech crypto banking or financial services.
Deep knowledge of crypto markets blockchain technologies and regulatory expectations.
Experience designing and operationalising ERM frameworks.
Proven ability to engage with regulators auditors and senior stakeholders.
Strong understanding of market and liquidity risk modelling stress testing and capital adequacy.
Familiarity with cybersecurity and operational resilience principles.
Excellent analytical communication and leadership skills.
Advanced degree in finance economics risk management or a related field. Professional certifications including (FRM PRM CFA) are a plus.
Working Conditions
Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision in managing the team and collaborating with peers.
Flexibility as to working arrangements and hours
Confidence in making decisions as delegated by the CEO.
Frequent travel may be required e.g. interoffice / team supervision attendance at conferences training and meetings with peers law enforcement regulators and other financial institutions.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
