Head of Risk Management
Core
Define and maintain enterprise risk management strategy, risk appetite, and tolerance thresholds for a crypto trading platform, serving as the principal advisor to the Board and CEO.
Role type
Head of Risk Management
Builds
Enterprise risk governance framework covering market, credit, liquidity, operational, product, technology, cybersecurity, and third-party risks for a crypto trading platform.
Domain
Cryptocurrency / Digital Assets / Regulated Financial Services
Required skills
Enterprise risk management strategy, regulatory compliance (VARA, UAE/global), quantitative risk metrics (VaR, stress testing), incident response, crisis management, insurance strategy, cross-functional leadership, regulatory reporting, risk assessment, mitigation strategy development
Preferred skills
FRM, CFA, PRM, CAMS, CISA, CRISC certifications
Technologies
Blockchain, cryptocurrency platforms, risk measurement tools
Responsibilities
Define and maintain risk appetite and tolerance thresholds; Lead the Risk Committee and Board reporting; Conduct dynamic risk assessments for market volatility and counterparty exposure; Develop quantitative and qualitative risk measurement tools; Analyze crypto assets and investment strategies for risks; Collaborate with business units to refine risk controls; Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Operations to embed risk controls; Cultivate relationships with regulators and auditors; Represent the company in industry risk forums; Lead incident response and crisis management; Develop Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans with CISO; Manage relationships with insurance partners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory responsibilities
