Senior Risk Manager

As a Senior Risk Manager at OKX Europe Markets Ltd, you will 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 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 do

• Design, implement and maintain a risk management framework specific to the Trading Venue segment, covering market, operational, conduct and technology risk
• Independently assess the effectiveness of the venue's market surveillance arrangements in identifying rule infringements, disorderly trading conditions, market abuse indicators and system disruptions
• Assess prospective and existing members' and 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
• Independently assess the adequacy of the venue's systems and controls framework, including algorithmic trading resilience, capacity and technology risk
• Assess the adequacy of the Trading Venue's arrangements specific to DLT infrastructure
• Independently assess the adequacy of the venue's business continuity arrangements (DRP, BCP, BCM) against MFSA requirements
• Support the Company's regulatory relationship with the MFSA on Trading Venue-specific risk matters, including correspondence, notifications and reporting

What you bring

• A Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business administration or a related field
• 8+ years' experience in a risk, compliance or regulatory role within a Trading Venue, Regulated Market, MTF/OTF operator or Exchange or equivalent market infrastructure
• A sound understanding of the MFSA regulatory framework (or an equivalent ESMA-supervised NCA) and MiFID II requirements applicable to Trading Venues
• Strong analytical ability, with the capacity to assess venue-level risk exposures, identify gaps and produce well-reasoned written analysis
• The ability to operate 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
• Eligibility to hold PQ (Approved Person) status with the MFSA, or the ability to obtain it in due course

Nice to have

• A relevant risk or regulatory certification
• Familiarity with DLT-based market infrastructure and the associated operational and settlement risk considerations

What we offer

• A competitive total compensation package
• Learning and development programs and education subsidy for your growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for you and your dependants

About OKX

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, providing millions with access to crypto trading and decentralized applications. Backed by Proof of Reserves, OKX serves hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. OKX Europe Markets Ltd is regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and is part of OKG, a group bringing blockchain value to users worldwide.