Operational Risk Manager

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Build from Scratch:
  Architect and implement a comprehensive Operational Risk Management (ORM) framework for our global crypto-native and fiat-integrated operations.
• KRI Development:
  Design, deploy, and monitor a robust Key Risk Indicator (KRI) framework that captures both quantitative and qualitative data points across our trading, custody, technology, legal, finance, customer facing, compliance (both Reg. and AFC) and payments verticals.
• Third-party risk management:
  Maintain DORA standards and manage outsourced and third-party risks.
• Process reviews:
  Conduct regular reviews of our processes and procedures to ascertain that inherent risks are mitigated and managed via adequate controls.
• Risk and Control matrix:
  Maintain updates of the risks and controls register and policy.
• Regulatory Alignment:
  Adapt traditional Basel III standards (Standardised Approach for Operational Risk) to a decentralized context, ensuring capital adequacy and resilience against cyber, fraud, and technology risks.
• Risk Modeling:
  Lead the analysis of secondary and tertiary crypto market risks, assessing the operational impact of liquidity cascades, protocol failures, and counter party contagion.
• Institutional Governance:
  Provide risk oversight for our Funds and Investment arms, ensuring institutional-grade controls for third-party fund management and proprietary trading desks.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Work across engineering, product, and legal teams to embed a "Risk-Aware" culture, performing RCSAs (Risk & Control Self-Assessments) on new product launches.

• Hold a University degree (mandatory) or a Master’s Degree (preferred) in Finance, Risk Management, Quantitative Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in Operational Risk with deep understanding of crypto operations.
• DORA compliance experience.
• Experience implementing Basel III frameworks within a traditional bank, hedge fund, or fintech environment.
• Proficiency in both quantitative statistical root-cause analysis and drafting qualitative risk narratives for Board-level committees.
• Experience managing risk across multiple jurisdictions (UK, EU, US, APAC) and understanding global regulatory expectations.
• Builder mindset: architect of systems, policies, and teams from the ground up in a fast‑paced, high-growth environment.
• Influencer with ability to embed operational risk principles into processes and people.
• Professional certifications and experience in investment fund/asset management space is a bonus.

• Key player role in a rapidly expanding global technology company.
• Bonus scheme based on both company and individual performance.
• Unlimited vacation policy, with flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Apple equipment provided by the company.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; equal opportunity employer.
• Protections against discrimination and harassment as mandated by law.

Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship.

Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.