Head of Risk Management

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions delivering custody wallets staking trading financing and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013 we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies BitGo serves thousands of institutions including many of the industrys top brands exchanges and platforms and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider in the world. For more information visit.

We are looking for a Head of Risk Management to partner to lead and scale the enterprise-wide risk management program and to provide strategic oversight and subject matter expertise on various types of risks (security regulatory operational and financial) and compliance matters. You will serve as a trusted advisor to corporate executives sales product engineering HR finance legal counsel and business managers to identify assess and manage BitGos top risks while establishing and evolving the companys risk appetite framework. BitGo is seeking people who are passionate about their craft take full ownership for their work and projects and believe in transparent and collaborative culture with the goal of making BitGo successful. This role will require being full-time onsite at one of our Bay Area offices to support collaborative team dynamics and innovative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design implementation and continuous evolution of the overall enterprise risk strategy policies standards and guidelines related to corporate risk across the organization.
• Oversee and direct the review of third-parties applications and/or technology environments during the onboarding development or acquisitions process to ensure potential risks are identified quantified and mitigated/accepted accordingly with escalation protocols for material risks.
• Ensure BitGo risk framework aligns to and exceeds industry standards driving continuous improvement and maturation of risk management capabilities.
• Build mentor and manage a high-performing risk management team fostering a culture of risk awareness and accountability across the enterprise.
• Develop implement and manage BitGos enterprise-wide risk management program including necessary policy procedures training and risk reporting to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Partner with corporate executives in finance and in BitGo Prime to establish and optimize processes and procedures for the analysis and monitoring of financial and counterparty risks including risk limit frameworks.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams in ensuring BitGo adheres to all regulatory obligations across its global operations serving as a key liaison with regulators and auditors as needed.
• Drive strategic risk initiatives and transformation projects that strengthen BitGos risk posture and support business growth objectives.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in risk management and control frameworks (e.g. COSO ISO 31000 NIST RMF)
• Comprehensive knowledge of information security and privacy standards and regulations (e.g. ISO 27001/27701 NIST FFIEC SOC 2 CCPA EU GDPR)
• Proven experience building and leading risk management teams in dynamic high-growth environments
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics integrity and compliance
• Excellent leadership and staff management skills with the ability to influence and develop talent.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with and present to C-suite executives Board members and external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex risk concepts both written and verbally to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to prioritize multiple strategic initiatives and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• A college degree in business public policy risk management or a technical field. (BA/BS required; MBA CPA CISA CRISC or related advanced degree/certification preferred)
• Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in risk management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Experience in financial services fintech or regulated industries strongly preferred
• You are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies

BitGo is seeking people who are passionate about their craft take full ownership for their work and projects and believe in transparent and collaborative culture with the goal of making BitGo successful.

Why Join BitGo

Disrupting an industry takes vision innovation passion technical chops drive to deliver collaboration and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership craftsmanship and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the worlds financial markets.

Here are some of the benefits of working at BitGo:

• Competitive base salary bonus and stock options
• 100% company paid health insurance for employee partner and dependents
• Up to 4% 401k company match
• Paid parental leave paid vacation
• Free custom lunches dinners and snacks
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
• Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
• Benefits may vary based on location

Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and youll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.