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BitGo · 23 hours ago

Head of Risk Management

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

BitGo is a leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, and they are seeking a Head of Risk Management to lead and scale the enterprise-wide risk management program. The role involves providing strategic oversight on various types of risks and collaborating with corporate executives to manage BitGo's top risks while establishing a risk appetite framework.

BitcoinCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTech

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of the overall enterprise risk strategy, policies, standards, and guidelines related to corporate risk across the organization

Oversee and direct the review of third-parties, applications, and/or technology environments during the onboarding, development, or acquisitions process to ensure potential risks are identified, quantified, and mitigated/accepted accordingly, with escalation protocols for material risks

Ensure BitGo risk framework aligns to and exceeds industry standards, driving continuous improvement and maturation of risk management capabilities

Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing risk management team, fostering a culture of risk awareness and accountability across the enterprise

Develop, implement, and manage BitGo's enterprise-wide risk management program, including necessary policy, procedures, training, and risk reporting to executive leadership and the Board of Directors

Partner with corporate executives in finance and in BitGo Prime to establish and optimize processes and procedures for the analysis and monitoring of financial and counterparty risks, including risk limit frameworks

Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams in ensuring BitGo adheres to all regulatory obligations across its global operations, serving as a key liaison with regulators and auditors as needed

Drive strategic risk initiatives and transformation projects that strengthen BitGo's risk posture and support business growth objectives

Qualification

Risk management frameworksInformation security standardsLeadership skillsFinancial services experienceBlockchain knowledgeOrganizational ethicsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Deep expertise in risk management and control frameworks (e.g. COSO, ISO 31000, NIST RMF)

Comprehensive knowledge of information security and privacy standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001/27701, NIST, FFIEC, SOC 2, CCPA, EU GDPR)

Proven experience building and leading risk management teams in dynamic, high-growth environments

High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance

Excellent leadership and staff management skills with the ability to influence and develop talent

Demonstrated ability to interface with and present to C-suite executives, Board members, and external stakeholders

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex risk concepts, both written and verbally, to technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to prioritize multiple strategic initiatives and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

A college degree in business, public policy, risk management, or a technical field. (BA/BS required; MBA, CPA, CISA, CRISC, or related advanced degree/certification preferred)

Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in risk management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role

Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated industries strongly preferred

You are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies