Technology and Security Risk Director

OKB Technology Company Limited

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 900,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Education subsidy

Team building programs

Wellness and meal allowances

Healthcare for employees & dependants

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Job summary

OKX is seeking a highly motivated Technology and Security Risk Manager in Hong Kong. You will shape and scale the 2LOD security and data risk program, guiding 1LOD execution and providing independent risk challenge across technology domains.

You will work with Engineering, Product, Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit to develop comprehensive risk oversight, including RCSA, KRIs, and governance enhancements for technology, cloud, and security controls.

Qualifications

8+ years in information security with a technical background in security architecture or related field.
Experience designing or reviewing security controls for cloud, IAM, cryptography, networks or applications.
Ability to challenge controls and drive proportionate improvements with technical judgment.
Threat-modeling capability and ability to assess architecture diagrams and dependencies.
Familiarity with cloud resilience, DR testing, and multi-region failover.
Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR/PDPA regulations and their application.
Independent tester of controls with GRC familiarity is desirable.
Strong written and verbal communication, with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate technology and security risks.
Provide oversight of incidents and issues; enhance related processes with 1LOD stakeholders.
Lead the 2LOD RCSA process and oversee security risks and controls.
Support KRIs definition, monitoring, and reporting.
Assist governance, risk, and compliance system implementation for effective oversight.
Advise technology stakeholders and drive remediation with engineering and security teams.
Stay updated on digital asset regulations and emerging risk considerations.

Skills

Information security

Security architecture

Cloud security

Risk management

Threat modeling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Relevant degree

CISSP

CCSP

CISA

CISM

Tools

Cloud security controls

IAM policies

Cryptographic controls

Network security

Application security

Job description

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. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.

OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

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 part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Technology and Security Risk Manager within the Second Line of Defence (2LOD).You will be responsible for continuously refining and scaling the Technology and Security oversight program, guiding first-line of defence (1LOD) execution, and providing independent risk challenge.

You will be a key member of OKX's Risk team, helping to shape and scale the firm’s 2LOD Security & Data Risk programs. You’ll work closely with stakeholders including Engineering, Product, Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing a comprehensive Technology and Security Risk Management program. This includes 2LOD oversight of technology defects, issues, and incidents, Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), key risk indicators (KRIs) and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of Technology Risk (including Technology Resilience, Change Management, SDLC, CI/CD pipeline, and software quality assurance) and Cybersecurity (covering internal and external threat vectors, control weaknesses, and organisational cyber hygiene). We are looking for a candidate with a strong drive for improvement and career growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the company to proactively identify, elevate, assess, and mitigate Technology and Security risks, ensuring adherence to the Technology Risk Policy.

Providing oversight of Technology and Security Risk incidents and issues, and partnering with 1LOD stakeholders to enhance related processes and ensure effective oversight

Lead the Technology Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process from a 2LOD perspective, ensuring adherence to the ERM RCSA methodology, and providing effective challenge and oversight of 1LOD Security risks and controls.

Support the Security Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) definition, monitoring, and reporting.

Supporting the implementation and ongoing enhancement of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems to enable effective risk oversight

Advocate and support the implementation of Risk Management frameworks for technology stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor for the first line.

Stay up to date on emerging trends and regulations in the digital asset space, proactively identifying and addressing new risk considerations.

What We Look For In You

8+ years in information security, with a strong security architecture or technical security background; fintech, crypto or cloud-native experience preferred.
Practical experience designing, implementing or reviewing cloud, IAM, cryptographic, network or application security controls.
Experience in risk oversight, or readiness to transition, with the technical judgement to challenge controls and recommend proportionate improvements.
Ability to threat-model systems and assess technical evidence, including architecture diagrams, IAM policies, logging configurations and dependencies.
Working knowledge of cloud resilience, multi-region/AZ failover, RTO/RPO and disaster recovery testing.
Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2 and relevant privacy requirements, including GDPR and PDPA, and their application to technical controls.
Ability to independently assess and test controls, evaluate incidents and drive remediation with engineering and security teams; GRC platform experience desirable.
Clear written and verbal communication, translating technical findings into prioritised actions for business stakeholders and governance committees.
Strong stakeholder management skills, providing constructive challenge and collaborating across functions and geographies.
A proactive, adaptable approach, with confidence taking ownership and improving practices in a fast-paced environment.
A relevant degree or equivalent practical experience; CISSP, CCSP, cloud security/architecture, CISA or CISM qualifications desirable.

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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Please note that Hong Kong is a group-level service hub, and OKX does not carry on a business of operating a virtual asset trading platform in Hong Kong.

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