Risk Manager

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Posted Nov 6, 2026

Remote Full Time

Est. $110K – $155K/yr

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Overview

The organization is seeking a Risk Manager to help develop and own a risk framework for crypto and digital asset markets. This role involves monitoring market, liquidity, and counterparty risk, running stress testing and scenario analysis, defining Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and supporting trading-related incident response and crisis management.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and own the risk framework, including risk appetite and exposure limits
Monitor market, liquidity, and counterparty risk
Monitor and analyze P&L and risk exposure, distinguishing performance drivers from risk exposure
Review risk parameters with the trading and quant teams
Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate resilience
Define and maintain Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and early-warning systems
Prepare regular risk reports for senior management
Coordinate the work of risk analysts and provide mentorship
Support incident response and crisis management for trading-related events
Collaborate with Strategy, Ops, and Engineering teams to ensure comprehensive risk identification and mitigation planning

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Requirements

4+ years of experience in risk management, including 2+ years in crypto or digital assets
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
Solid understanding of market microstructure and how trading strategies generate and hold risk exposure
Practical knowledge of market risk metrics and methodologies, including VaR/CVaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis, as well as P&L attribution
Proficiency working with data (SQL), BI tools (Tableau/Grafana), and automating KRIs/reporting
Hands-on experience with crypto spot and derivatives markets
Knowledge of risk identification methodologies and practical application (SWOT, checklists, environmental analysis, expert assessment)
Hands-on experience with crypto platforms and DeFi protocols
FRM, CFA, PRMIA, or similar certifications are a plus