Head of Risk Management (Virtual Assets) - Tech Company

Tokalent; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokalent in Hong Kong seeks a Head of Risk Management for Virtual Assets to lead risk governance for crypto trading and custody. You will design risk frameworks, supervise controls, and drive regulatory compliance across the organization.

The role requires deep crypto risk expertise, 5+ years in financial services, and strong leadership to coordinate cross-functional teams while communicating clearly with executives and board members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of risk management experience in crypto/financial services.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
• Familiarity with crypto exchange regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop policies for trading, custody, and operations risk.
• Maintain internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Due diligence on new assets/projects against risk standards.
• Monitor market trends and report risk findings to management.
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, and operations.
• Manage relationships with external security and insurance providers.
• Engage in industry forums to stay updated on best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Cantonese

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Job description

Head of Risk Management (Virtual Assets) - Tech Company

Job Openings Head of Risk Management (Virtual Assets) - Tech Company

About the job Head of Risk Management (Virtual Assets) - Tech Company

Company

Our client is a Tech companythat is committed to providing secure, reliable, and easy-to-use crypto trading services to its clients.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in the crypto exchange's operations, and developing appropriate strategies to mitigate them.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to manage risks related to trading, custody, and other operations of the crypto exchange.
• Developing and maintaining a robust internal control system to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Conducting due diligence on new crypto assets and projects to ensure they meet the exchange’s risk and compliance standards.
• Monitoring and analyzing market and industry trends, and providing regular risk reports to the management team.
• Coordinating with other teams within the exchange, including legal, compliance, and operations, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to risk management.
• Managing relationships with external vendors and service providers, including security and insurance providers, to ensure adequate risk coverage.
• Participating in industry forums and regulatory discussions to stay abreast of developments and best practices in risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in risk management, preferably in the crypto or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to crypto exchanges and financial services.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin