OKX · 21 hours ago
Sr. Risk Manager, US
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$171K/yr - $214K/yr
7+ years expOKX is a leading crypto exchange focused on reshaping the future through crypto. They are seeking a Senior Risk Manager to oversee risk governance and integrated risk management, ensuring compliance with US regulatory standards and managing various financial and operational risks.
AppsBitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyInternetWeb3
Responsibilities
Work directly with the US CRO to implement and evolve the US Risk Management Framework to ensure compliance with US regulatory standards (e.g., CFTC, NFA, SEC)
Draft, review, and update risk policies, standards, and operating procedures, ensuring they remain fit-for-purpose as the business scales and US regulations evolve
Serve as the secretary for the US Risk Committee; prepare meeting packs, produce and analyze key risk indicators (KRIs), and track remediation actions
Work closely with risk colleagues in financial risk (market, credit, liquidity) to develop risk controls, limits, and monitoring routines
Facilitate the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process across the US business lines to identify, assess, and mitigate key operational risks
Act as the US risk liaison in the new product approval process, identifying new products risks and ensuring products are tailored appropriately for the US market
Actively support various license application processes by drafting necessary submission materials, responding to regulatory inquiries, and demonstrating robust risk controls
Define, track, and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to provide early warning of changing risk profiles or control weaknesses
Act as the bridge between the US entity and the global Risk function, ensuring local regulatory requirements are met while leveraging global infrastructure and resources efficiently
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Economics, Math, Statistics, or Finance; MBA, CFA, and/or FRM/PRM a plus
7 to 10 years of experience in Risk Management at a large Bank, FCM (Futures Commission Merchant), or Broker-Dealer; prior experience in a risk governance role a plus
Strong knowledge of US regulations (CFTC, NFA, SEC) and an understanding of the scrutiny required during the licensing phase
Exceptional written communication skills; ability to draft comprehensive and sound policy documents and procedures that stand up to external scrutiny
Proven track record of success within a large, multinational financial institution
Ability to navigate complex reporting lines and balance local US regulatory mandates with global corporate strategy
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
Various team building programs and company events
Wellness and meal allowances
Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
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Company
OKX
OKX is the second largest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 ecosystem.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Giant NetworkCeyuan Ventures
2017-12-15Series B
2014-03-16Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Gracie Lin
Singapore CEO
Hong Fang
President
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