Risk Manager - Remote

Inspired by Bitcoin's vision of financial freedom, we are committed to empowering individuals to transact and connect seamlessly across the globe. Our mission has been to champion freedom through innovative, reliable, and accessible technology, ensuring 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 prioritising 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 ahead, offering state-of-the-art trading services that empower both individuals and global liquidity providers.

At Bitfinex, we merge technology and skill to create an environment where your involvement isn’t just appreciated; it’s pioneering the future and pushing boundaries in finance. Our culture values bold creativity, a passion for technology, and a deep belief in Financial Freedom. We believe in trust, autonomy, and results—our team operates remotely, ensuring you work from anywhere while collaborating with some of the best talents across the world.

The Head of Risk (HOR) will 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. 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 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.

As a transformative leadership role with enterprise-wide impact, you will not only safeguard the company’s 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership in designing and institutionalising a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Senior Management and the Board of Directors on all risk-related matters.
• Drive the development and oversight of market, credit, and liquidity risk frameworks.
• Oversee the enterprise-wide operational risk architecture.
• Champion a proactive approach to technology and cyber risk management.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance and Licensing to anticipate and navigate regulatory developments globally.
• Lead the development of sophisticated risk analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Serve as the Senior Management sponsor for incident response and cross-functional lessons-learned processes.
• Build and inspire a high-impact risk organisation.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Strong understanding of market and liquidity risk modelling, stress testing, and capital adequacy.
• Advanced degree in finance, economics, risk management, or a related field. Professional certifications including FRM, PRM, CFA are a plus.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

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