Head of Risk
Head of Risk
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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 cutting-edge platform we enable users to seamlessly buy hold and trade digital assets with confidence. As the digital asset landscape rapidly evolves we stay aheadoffering state-of-the-art trading services that empower both individuals and global liquidity providers. Our forward-thinking 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 technology-focused 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 high-caliber 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.
Fast-Paced & 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 decentralized 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.
If youre excited about partaking in shaping the narrative of decentralized finance youll feel right at home
Were looking for: Head of Risk
The Role:
To lead the development and execution of an enterprise-wide risk strategy that supports innovation operational integrity and regulatory excellence in a rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem.
Your Day-to-Day:
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 enterprise-wide 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 long-term growth.
Provide visionary leadership in designing and institutionalising a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework ensuring it is dynamic forward-looking and fully integrated into the organisations strategic planning and operational execution.
Act as a trusted advisor to Senior Management and the Board of Directors on all risk-related 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 real-time exposure management and alignment with evolving trading activities treasury practices and capital adequacy objectives.
Oversee the enterprise-wide 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 high-velocity environment.
Partner with Legal Compliance and Licensing to anticipate and navigate regulatory developments globally ensuring risk-informed 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 post-mortem reviews and cross-functional lessons-learned processes ensuring accountability transparency and continuous improvement across the risk lifecycle.
Build and inspire a high-impact risk organisation fostering a culture of ownership agility and excellence while serving as a visible leader and change agent across the companys global footprint.
What you Bring to the Table:
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.
Benefits:
Flexible Work & Remote-Friendly Culture
Mentorship & Growth
Competitive Pay
Career Development Opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Learning & Knowledge Sharing
Team-Building Activities
Social activities (online & in-person)
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!
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Equal Opportunity Statement
At Bitfinex were committed to equitable opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race religion gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected status. This commitment applies across all stages of recruitment and contractual relationships.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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