Head Of Risk

BitDelta India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BitDelta India seeks a seasoned Head of Risk to establish and oversee the risk management framework for its crypto asset trading platform. The role requires independent risk oversight to senior management and the Board, and will span market, liquidity, operational, and technology risks across trading activities.

The ideal candidate will drive policy creation, risk reporting, and regulatory alignment while coordinating with Compliance, Finance, Operations, and Security teams to strengthen risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Business, Technology or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as FRM, CFA, PRM or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in risk management, financial services, fintech, capital markets or digital asset businesses.
• Strong understanding of trading platforms, market dynamics and risk governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise-wide risk management framework, policies and procedures.
• Establish risk appetite statements, risk limits and key risk indicators.
• Monitor market, liquidity, operational, technology, custody and third-party risks.
• Conduct risk assessments, stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Review and provide risk input on new products, services and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor significant risk events, control weaknesses and emerging risks, and ensure timely escalation.
• Oversee risk reporting to senior management and the Board, including risk dashboards and key metrics.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Finance, Operations, Technology and Security functions to strengthen risk management practices.
• Support regulatory engagements and ensure alignment with applicable regulatory and industry expectations.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management

Market and Liquidity Risk

Operational and Technology Risk

Risk Governance and Reporting

Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis

Policy Development and Implementation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Business, Technology or related discipline

FRM, CFA, PRM or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

Location : Mumbai/Bangalore

About the Company:

BitDelta India is a technology led digital asset trading platform built for Indian users, with a focus on security, transparency, and user experience. The platform is designed to make digital asset trading clearer, more secure, and easier to navigate for both new and experienced users. Backed by experienced fintech and technology professionals, BitDelta India combines secure infrastructure, intuitive product design, and a responsible approach to support India’s growing digital asset ecosystem.

Website:

www.bitdelta.in

Role Purpose

The Head of Risk will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the risk management framework of the Crypto Asset Trading Platform. The role will identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risks arising from trading activities, market volatility, liquidity management, custody arrangements, operational processes, technology infrastructure, third-party relationships and new product offerings.

The position will provide independent risk oversight to senior management and the Board and support the organisation in operating within its approved risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise-wide risk management framework, policies and procedures.
• Establish risk appetite statements, risk limits and key risk indicators.
• Monitor market, liquidity, operational, technology, custody and third-party risks.
• Conduct risk assessments, stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Review and provide risk input on new products, services and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor significant risk events, control weaknesses and emerging risks, and ensure timely escalation.
• Oversee risk reporting to senior management and the Board, including risk dashboards and key metrics.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Finance, Operations, Technology and Security functions to strengthen risk management practices.
• Support regulatory engagements and ensure alignment with applicable regulatory and industry expectations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Business, Technology or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as FRM, CFA, PRM or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in risk management, financial services, fintech, capital markets or digital asset businesses.
• Strong understanding of trading platforms, market dynamics and risk governance frameworks.

Key Skills

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Market and Liquidity Risk
• Operational and Technology Risk
• Risk Governance and Reporting
• Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis
• Policy Development and Implementation
• Stakeholder Management

Independence

The Head of Risk shall operate independently of revenue-generating functions and shall have direct access to senior management and the Board or relevant Board Committee for the escalation of material risk matters.