Operations Risk Officer - VATP

Tokalent; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokalent is seeking an Operations Risk Officer to monitor and analyze risks across exchange operations and systems. The role involves developing risk policies, collaborating with IT, Compliance and Operations, and conducting regular risk assessments and audits.

The candidate should have a finance/IT/business degree, strong analytical skills, and an ability to communicate with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Fluency in English is essential; other languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, IT or related field.
• Strong interest in cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and financial markets.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze operations to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in exchange processes and systems.
• Assist in developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT, Compliance and Operations to integrate risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits for regulatory and internal compliance.
• Prepare and present risk reports with findings and recommendations.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulation changes and tech developments affecting risk.
• Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Assist in investigating operational incidents and developing corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business Administration/IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL/BI tools

Job description

About the job Operations Risk Officer - VATP

Company

The company is applying for the virtual assets trading platform license with the SFC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze operations to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the exchanges processes and systems
• Assist in developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures to mitigate identified risks
• Collaborate with various departments (e.g., IT, Compliance, Operations) to ensure risk mitigation strategies are integrated into daily operations
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies
• Prepare and present risk reports to the Risk Management team and senior management, highlighting findings and recommendations
• Stay up-to‑date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in technology that could affect the exchanges risk profile
• Participate in the development and execution of business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Assist in the investigation of any operational incidents or breaches and contribute to the development of corrective action plans

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
• Strong interest in cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and financial markets
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages are a plus