Senior Risk Manager

Okx

Sliema, Malta

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with deep regulatory expertise in trading venues and experience with DLT infrastructure, comfortable with independent risk oversight and high autonomy in a newly established reporting line.

Best fit for

Candidates with 8+ years in risk, compliance, or regulatory roles focused on trading venues or regulated markets
— “8+ years' experience in a risk, compliance or regulatory role within a Trading Venue, Regulated Market, MTF/OTF operator or Exchange/equivalent market infrastructure”
Professionals who have held PQ (Approved Person) status or are eligible to obtain it with the MFSA
— “Eligible to hold PQ (Approved Person) status with the MFSA, or to obtain it in due course”
Individuals with experience in assessing market surveillance and operational risks in financial systems
— “Independently assess the effectiveness of the venue's market surveillance arrangements in identifying rule infringements, disorderly trading conditions, market abuse indicators and system disruptions”

Things to consider

This role requires a strong grasp of MiFID II and MFSA regulations specific to trading venues
— “Sound understanding of the MFSA regulatory framework (or an equivalent ESMA-supervised NCA) and MiFID II requirements applicable to Trading Venues”

How to stand out

Highlight experience designing and maintaining risk frameworks for trading venues
— “Design, implement and maintain a risk management framework specific to the Trading Venue segment”
Demonstrate independent risk assessment capabilities, especially in DLT environments
— “Assess the adequacy of the Trading Venue's arrangements specific to the DLT infrastructure”
Emphasize ability to produce detailed written analysis on risk exposures and gaps
— “Strong analytical ability, with the capacity to assess venue-level risk exposures, identify gaps and produce well-reasoned written analysis”
Showcase experience in regulatory communication and reporting for trading venues
— “Support the Company's regulatory relationship with the MFSA on Trading Venue-specific risk matters, including correspondence, notifications and reporting”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

design and implement a comprehensive risk management framework
maintain regulatory compliance
identify and mitigate risks

Typical background

8+ years in risk, compliance or regulatory rolesdegree in finance, law, business administration

Skills & requirements

Required

Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceMarket SurveillanceParticipant Risk AssessmentSystems And Controls OversightDLT Infrastructure Risk OversightBusiness Continuity Planning

Preferred

Mifid IIDlt-based Markets

Stack & domain

Risk ManagementMarket SurveillanceParticipant Risk AssessmentSystems And Controls OversightDLT Infrastructure Risk OversightBusiness Continuity OversightRegulatory LiaisonLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkMFSA Approved PersonFinanceRegulatory ComplianceTechnology Risk Management

About the role

Original posting from Okx via Greenhouse

Senior Risk Manager
OKX Europe Markets Ltd | Malta | Regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of blockchain to users around the world through OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About the Team
The Group Risk function provides independent, second-line oversight of risk across the Group's portfolio of entities. This role sits within that function, focused on the risk oversight of the Company's Trading Venue segment.
About the Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to build and own the risk function for a multi-asset-class Trading Venue — spanning a broad range of financial instruments — with a DLT overlay. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing and managing the risks specific to operating a Trading Venue, including market conduct, participant risk, systems and controls, and the distinct operational and settlement risks introduced by the DLT infrastructure. You will hold PQ (Approved Person) status with the MFSA and act as the venue's dedicated point of accountability for risk matters.
What You'll Be Doing
Trading Venue Risk Framework: Design, implement and maintain a risk management framework specific to the Trading Venue segment, covering market, operational, conduct and technology risk
Market Surveillance Oversight: Independently assess the effectiveness of the venue's market surveillance arrangements in identifying rule infringements, disorderly trading conditions, market abuse indicators and system disruptions
Participant Risk Assessment: Assess prospective and existing members'/participants' trading ability and financial resource adequacy relative to the venue's settlement arrangements, working alongside Compliance's onboarding and fit-and-proper due diligence
Systems and Controls Oversight: Independently assess the adequacy of the venue's systems and controls framework, including algorithmic trading resilience, capacity and technology risk
DLT Infrastructure Risk Oversight: Assess the adequacy of the Trading Venue's arrangements specific to the DLT infrastructure
Business Continuity Oversight: Independently assess the adequacy of the venue's business continuity arrangements (DRP, BCP, BCM) against MFSA requirements
Regulatory Liaison: Support the Company's regulatory relationship with the MFSA on Trading Venue-specific risk matters, including correspondence, notifications and reporting
What We Look For In You
Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business administration or a related field; a relevant risk or regulatory certification is preferred
8+ years' experience in a risk, compliance or regulatory role within a Trading Venue, Regulated Market, MTF/OTF operator or Exchange/equivalent market infrastructure
Sound understanding of the MFSA regulatory framework (or an equivalent ESMA-supervised NCA) and MiFID II requirements applicable to Trading Venues
Familiarity with DLT-based market infrastructure and the associated operational and settlement risk considerations is highly desirable
Strong analytical ability, with the capacity to assess venue-level risk exposures, identify gaps and produce well-reasoned written analysis
Comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a newly established, independent reporting line, exercising sound judgement and escalating appropriately
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal and Technology
Eligible to hold PQ (Approved Person) status with the MFSA, or to obtain it in due course
Perks & 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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Source: Okx careers (Greenhouse)