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Kinesis Money · 1 month ago

Head of Risk

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Kinesis Money is a leading electronic institutional exchange for allocated physical precious metals. They are seeking an experienced Head of Risk to design and oversee a comprehensive global risk management framework, ensuring robust counterparty assessment and fraud prevention across their financial services and crypto operations.

AppsBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesTrading Platform

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation’s global risk management framework, policies, and procedures

Lead and manage counterparty risk assessments, including due diligence on new and existing partners across multiple jurisdictions

Oversee fraud prevention and detection programs, including transaction monitoring, fraud analytics, and investigation of suspicious activities

Manage and resolve fraud and dispute cases, ensuring alignment with card network and regional regulatory requirements

Partner with internal teams to ensure regulatory adherence and operational resilience

Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks across global business units

Develop and maintain risk dashboards and reports to support senior management and board oversight

Provide risk education and training to internal teams, promoting a proactive risk culture across the organisation

Stay informed on global fraud trends, payment regulations, and emerging risks in fintech and crypto

Qualification

Risk ManagementFraud DetectionCounterparty AssessmentAML/CFT KnowledgeKYC/KYB FrameworksRisk Analytics ToolsAnalytical SkillsProfessional CertificationStrategic Decision-MakingAttention to DetailGlobal Team Collaboration

Required

7+ years' experience in Risk Management, or Compliance within financial services, card payments, or crypto industries

Knowledge of the precious metals industry is an advantage

Proven track record in global risk management, including multi-region regulatory exposure and cross-border stakeholder engagement

Experience leading counterparty assessments, fraud investigations, and drafting policies and procedures

Strong understanding of card network operations, chargebacks, and dispute management processes

Knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC/KYB frameworks, and related risk controls

Excellent analytical, strategic, and decision-making skills with a strong attention to detail

Familiarity with risk analytics tools, fraud monitoring systems, and data-driven risk reporting

Based in or open to relocation to Malaysia, where strong fintech risk talent is available (ex-PayPal, ex-Wirecard backgrounds highly regarded)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Professional certification such as CAMS, CFE, FRM, or equivalent

Prior experience in crypto exchanges, payment processors, or precious metals

Proven ability to operate effectively in global, multicultural teams and fast-scaling organisations

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Welcoming and supportive culture

Diverse, global team

Company

Kinesis Money

Founded in 2018, Kinesis is a global trading and digital asset utility platform and mobile application, which facilitates the exchange, management and monetary application of native physical gold and silver-based digital assets and cryptocurrency.

Founded in 2018

Vaduz, Vaduz, LIE

51-200 employees