Risk Manager

eToro; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading and investing platform is seeking a Risk Manager to enhance risk management across its operations. The role involves overseeing risk assessments, compliance, and governance, ensuring a robust risk framework. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial services and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in risk management, preferably in IT/operational risk.
• Experience with SOX implementation in large financial firms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve risk management across the group and subsidiaries.
• Support the implementation of the incident reporting tool.
• Oversee key processes in Business Continuity Planning.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Risk Governance

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

CPA

Job description

eToro is a trading and investing platform that empowers users to invest, share, and learn. Founded in 2007, it aims to create a world where everyone can trade and invest easily and transparently. The platform fosters collaboration and investor education, allowing users to view others' portfolios, exchange ideas, discuss strategies, and share knowledge. With over 38 million registered users across 75 countries and availability in 20 languages, eToro is a rapidly growing business with more than 1,500 employees across 13 offices worldwide. Learn more about eToro here.

We are seeking a skilled Risk Manager to lead and improve risk management across the group and its subsidiaries. The Risk Manager will be essential in managing various risks, developing a strong risk framework, and promoting a culture of risk awareness.

This role involves working on Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), incident reporting, IT risk management, and governance related to AI and modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational, Security & IT Risk Management
2. Oversee key processes in the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) of the Group.
3. Lead the implementation of governance and collaborate with GRC on security assessments and mitigation plans.
4. Internal Fraud
5. Oversee the internal fraud policy and governance, ensuring full implementation.
6. Risk Governance & Controls
7. Support the eToro Group Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process, ensuring accurate risk identification and mitigation.
8. Monitor and enhance the risk dashboard, ensuring effective coverage of key risk indicators (KPIs) aligned with strategic goals.
9. Support the implementation of the incident reporting tool to improve risk event tracking and reporting.
10. Compliance & Regulatory Risk
11. Assist in developing and implementing an AI risk policy, maintain an AI inventory, and oversee model validation processes.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in risk management, preferably in IT/operational risk within financial services or a regulated environment; experience in large accounting firms is a plus.
• Experience with SOX implementation in large financial firms is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and audit remediation.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field (required).
• CPA and relevant professional certifications are highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of risk governance, internal controls, and risk indicators (KRIs/KPIs).
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in the fintech industry is advantageous.
• Proven ability to implement effective processes and policies.
• Experience working within large, complex global organizations.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with evolving regulatory demands.
• Knowledge of AI governance frameworks and model risk is a plus.