Risk Officer - Crypto

About the role

We are seeking a Risk Officer specialized in crypto to join our risk management team. The role involves overseeing enterprise‑wide risk across all business areas, ensuring robust risk controls and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and monitor risks across operational, market, liquidity, credit/counterparty, technology, and regulatory domains.
• Maintain the risk register and risk appetite framework, including risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and promptly escalate breaches to senior management and the Board.
• Review new products, counterparties, and business changes from a risk perspective.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and support risk‑related audits.
• Prepare and present periodic risk reports to senior management and the Board.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, risk management, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of risk management experience within a regulated financial institution.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk frameworks, risk registers, and risk appetite.
• Experience in operational risk, KRI monitoring, and risk reporting.
• Knowledge of market and counterparty risk is a plus.
• Crypto/virtual‑asset risk experience is preferred but not required.
• Must meet JSC Fit & Proper criteria and obtain accreditation prior to licensing.

Required skills