Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Global Head of Risk to drive and oversee the company’s risk management strategy across all business lines and regions. This role is pivotal in shaping a comprehensive risk framework covering market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks, with a strong focus on the digital asset and crypto trading ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the firm’s global risk function, ensuring effective identification, measurement, and control of key risks across all entities and products.
Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the enterprise-wide risk management framework tailored for crypto and digital asset markets.
Oversee crypto trading risk across spot, derivatives, and structured products, ensuring positions are aligned with risk limits and company mandates.
Monitor exchange and counterparty risk across centralized and decentralized venues, ensuring proper collateral, margin, and settlement practices.
Conduct regular stress testing, VaR analysis, and scenario simulations to assess portfolio and market vulnerabilities.
Partner with trading, product, treasury, and operations teams to embed risk management principles into product design, market expansion, and strategic initiatives.
Maintain oversight of risk systems, data analytics, and monitoring infrastructure, ensuring timely detection and escalation of anomalies.
Establish and maintain robust governance and reporting to senior leadership and the board, providing insights into risk trends and exposures.
Build, mentor, and lead a global team of risk professionals, fostering a data-driven and control-focused culture.

Requirements:

Minimum 10 years of experience in risk management across global markets, trading, or financial institutions.
Proven hands-on experience in crypto or digital asset risk management is mandatory.
In-depth understanding of crypto market microstructure, exchange mechanics, derivatives, and liquidity management.
Strong knowledge of blockchain-based settlement risks, custody structures, and counterparty frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to design and implement global risk frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
Leadership experience managing teams across regions and time zones.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related discipline; advanced degree or certifications (FRM, CFA) preferred.
Fluency in Mandarin would be an advantage.

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