Technology and Security Risk Director

Okx; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Education subsidy and L&D programs

Team events and wellness perks

Healthcare for employees and dependans

Job summary

OKX is seeking a seasoned Technology and Security Risk Manager (2LOD) to refine and scale our risk oversight program. You will guide 1LOD, challenge controls, and drive independent risk assessments across technology, security, and compliance domains.

You’ll work with Engineering, Product, Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit to shape risk management, KRIs, and RCSA processes, while staying ahead of evolving digital asset regulations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in information security with technical security background, fintech/crypto preferable.
• Experience designing or reviewing cloud, IAM, network, or application security controls.
• Ability to threat-model systems and assess technical evidence across architectures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, elevate, assess, and mitigate technology and security risks.
• Provide oversight of security incidents and issues, improving related processes with 1LOD stakeholders.
• Lead 2LOD risk and control self-assessment processes per ERM methodology.
• Support KRIs definition, monitoring, and reporting.
• Assist in implementing and enhancing GRC systems for effective risk oversight.
• Advise technology stakeholders on risk management best practices across geographies.

Skills

Information security

Security architecture

Cloud security

Risk oversight

Threat modeling

NIST CSF familiarity

ISO 27001 familiarity

GRC coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Security certifications

Tools

GRC platforms

Job description

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 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.

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
• More that we love to tell you along the process!

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.