Risk Manager

Overview

This role supports the development and ownership of risk management frameworks for a crypto/blockchain trading environment. You will monitor market, liquidity, and counterparty risk; define Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and early-warning systems; and collaborate closely with trading, quant, strategy, operations, and engineering teams.

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 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

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 (VaR/CVaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, P&L attribution)
• Proficiency in 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

Preferred Qualifications

• FRM, CFA, PRMIA, or similar certifications

Compensation & Benefits

• 24 calendar days of paid leave
• Additional days off for national holidays
• Modern equipment and comfortable working conditions

Location

• Global (role details not specified in the source description)

Equal Opportunity

The employer provides equal opportunity to all candidates. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, national origin, gender identity or sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.