Chief Risk Officer

CRO – Chief Risk Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework
• Establish risk appetite, tolerance levels, and internal risk limits
• Monitor overall risk exposure across trading, custody, liquidity, and counterparty activities
• Monitor volatility risk, liquidity risk, leverage risk, and exposure limits
• Implement margin requirements and liquidation policies
• Oversee stress testing and scenario analysis
• Ensure proper risk controls for spot, margin, derivatives, or other trading products
• Ensure compliance with crypto regulations, AML/CFT laws, and licensing requirements
• Prepare risk documentation for regulators and audits
• Maintain risk-related policies and procedures in line with evolving legal frameworks
• Identify vulnerabilities in trading systems and custody infrastructure
• Oversee incident response planning and business continuity planning (BCP)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Law, or related field
• Experience in risk management within cryptocurrency exchanges, financial institutions, investment firms, or fintech companies
• Strong understanding of crypto market structure, AML/KYC requirements, regulatory frameworks, capital and liquidity risk
• Experience working with regulators is highly preferred
• Professional certifications (FRM, CFA, CAMS) are an advantage
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Understanding of crypto market dynamics
• Strategic thinking and decision-making capability
• Crisis management experience
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Strong communication and reporting skills