At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk strategy and ensure operational integrity in a fast-paced digital asset environment.
- Company: Join Bitfinex, the original Bitcoin exchange, committed to financial freedom.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible remote work, competitive pay, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Shape the future of decentralized finance while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in risk management with strong knowledge of crypto markets.
Join to apply for the Head of Risk - Remote role at Bitfinex. The Original Bitcoin Exchange is inspired by Bitcoin's vision of financial freedom, 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 prioritizing 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.
Our team focuses on crafting solutions to the market's toughest challenges. Despite our global presence and impact, we maintain a small, technology-focused core, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We value integrity and autonomy, empowering our team to contribute from concept to launch.
Why Join Us?
- Innovation: 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.
- Flexibility & Global Reach: Our team operates remotely, ensuring you work from anywhere while collaborating with some of the best talents across the world.
- Fast-Paced & Impactful: Your contributions reach our global audience, shaping the narrative of a decentralized future.
- A Team that Thrives on Collaboration: We blend seasoned experts with fresh creative minds, ensuring constant innovation and mentorship.
- Grow with the Best: We’re committed to continuous learning—whether through technological advancements, creative workshops, or mentorship from leading professionals in the industry.
If you’re excited about partaking in shaping the narrative of decentralized finance, you’ll feel right at home.
We’re looking for:
The Role: To 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.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Risk 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.
- Bring deep experience in navigating complex financial systems, a command of emerging risks in blockchain and crypto markets, and a proven ability to lead through ambiguity.
- 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.
What you Bring to the Table:
- 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.
- Experience designing and operationalising ERM frameworks.
- Proven ability to engage with regulators, auditors, and senior stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of market and liquidity risk modelling, stress testing, and capital adequacy.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity and operational resilience principles.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Advanced degree in finance, economics, risk management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications including (FRM, PRM, CFA) are a plus.
Benefits:
- Flexible Work & Remote-Friendly Culture
- Mentorship & Growth
- Competitive Pay
- Career Development Opportunities
- Supportive Team Environment
- Learning & Knowledge Sharing
- Team-Building Activities
- Social activities (online & in-person)
Ready to join us in bringing Financial Freedom to all? If you’re a visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology, knowledge, and innovation, we want to hear from you!
Head of Risk – Remote in Winnipeg employer: Bitfinex
At Bitfinex, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions innovation and financial freedom. Our remote-friendly culture fosters collaboration among a diverse team of experts, providing ample opportunities for mentorship and professional growth while ensuring a flexible work environment. With a commitment to continuous learning and a dynamic approach to risk management, we empower our employees to make impactful contributions in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.
