About the company
About OKX OKX is a leading crypto trading app, and a Web3 ecosystem. Trusted by more than 20 million global customers in over 180 international markets, OKX is known for being the fastest and most reliable crypto trading app of choice for investors and professional traders globally. Our Singapore office is a Product and Engineering hub and we are in the progress of expanding our teams in Singapore for the continuous growth of our global business. We build and maintain core trading platform with millions of daily active users. Design, Product and Engineering teams work cross-functionally to identify customer needs, and ship high-quality new features through fast iterations.
Job Summary
What You’ll Be Doing:
📍On group level, look after various risk management areas, including but not limited to, trading platform system risk, market risk, trading desk risk, counterparty risk, and operational risk etc 📍On local entity level, work with the local head of risk officers and help each local entity establish the enterprise risk functions 📍Influence, develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework, strategy and policy that align with the company's goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices 📍Collaborate with senior management and key business stakeholders to define risk appetite, tolerance levels, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure effective risk management throughout the organization 📍Conduct regular risk assessments and stress tests to understand the overall risk profile of the organization and its impact on business objectives 📍Collaborate with compliance, legal, internal audit, and other departments to ensure effective coordination of risk management activities and adherence to regulatory requirements 📍Stay abreast of regulatory developments, industry guidelines, and best practices related to risk management in the financial and cryptocurrency sectors, and make recommendations for necessary adjustments to policies and procedures 📍Provide inputs to the business teams on risk implications of strategies & plans, according to the organization's approved risk appetite 📍Engage with business teams to provide insights and support implementation/embedding of risk frameworks, policies, standards, processes and initiatives.
What We Look For In You:
📍Passionate about blockchain/crypto industry 📍Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field 📍Extensive experience (15+ years) in leading risk management functions within the financial services industry, preferably in a global or multinational organization 📍Strong knowledge and understanding of risk management principles, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards 📍Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and develop innovative risk mitigation strategies 📍Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team of risk professionals across different geographical locations 📍Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex risk concepts to senior management and influence decision-making processes 📍Strong business acumen and strategic mindset, with the ability to understand and align risk management efforts with broader business objectives 📍Ability to manage and influence a diverse stakeholder community