Wirex · 7 hours ago
Chief Operating & Risk Officer (Management Board Member)
Wirex is a well-established compliance-led fintech group, and they are seeking a Chief Operating & Risk Officer (CORO) to join the Management Board. The role involves shaping the firm's operating model, internal controls, and enterprise risk framework, while also overseeing regulatory compliance and governance.
AppsBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechMetaversePersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Design, implement and own the operating model and internal control framework
Establish and maintain enterprise risk management
Oversee regulatory implementation and supervisory engagement
Act as a statutory director with collective responsibility
Lead operational resilience, outsourcing and third-party risk
Embed a strong culture of accountability and control
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in regulated financial services, fintech or crypto
Senior leadership experience across operations, risk or compliance
Proven internal control and regulatory engagement experience
Experience with CASP, MiCA or comparable authorisation processes
Subject to CySEC fitness and propriety assessment
Full background checks will be part of the recruitment process
Must meet CySEC suitability screening requirements
Must be based in and resident in Cyprus
Preferred
CySEC‑approved candidates strongly preferred
Company
Wirex
Wirex is a digital payment platform that aims to make crypto and traditional currencies equal and accessible to everyone.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.77MKey Investors
SBI Group
2021-12-10Series B· $19.91M
2020-09-21Equity Crowdfunding· $4.67M
2017-03-06Series A· $3M
Recent News
Electronic Payments International
2026-01-07
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